Managing Technical Consultant, Remediation Construction and Demolition Manager

ERM; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Houston seeks a Managing Technical Consultant to lead remediation, decommissioning and demolition projects across industrial sites. You will oversee field teams, coordinate with contractors and clients, and ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence.

The role emphasizes field leadership, complex problem solving, and delivering sustainable, compliant outcomes in challenging environments. Travel 80–90% and a strong safety record are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of remediation construction, decommissioning, decontamination and demolition experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent client service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel and spend 80–90% of time in the field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various client locations.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
• Preferred OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (30-hour construction and 8-hour supervisor a plus).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as ERM’s on-site manager for decommissioning, decontamination and demolition projects at diverse industrial sites.
• Manage field construction activities including demolition, environmental remediation, civil works and site development.
• Lead field implementation of remedial solutions for contaminated soils, groundwater, sediment and vapor.
• Assist with planning and oversight of remediation projects.
• Review contractor submittals for compliance with project requirements.
• Provide construction management support and quality assurance oversight.
• Support site investigations and hazardous materials handling activities.
• Serve as Field Safety Officer and Demolition Manager when required.
• Plan and schedule on-site personnel and evaluate subcontractor performance.
• Maintain communication with field teams and Project Managers throughout execution.
• Assist with business development and growth opportunities.

Skills

Field leadership

Construction management

MS Excel

MS Project

Client service

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel 80-90%

Driver's license

Background check

HAZWOPER training

PE license (plus)

Education

BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lead Complex Industrial Transformation Projects That Deliver Safer, More Sustainable Outcomes

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Remediation Construction and Demolition Manager to join our team in Houston, Texas. This is an opportunity for an experienced field leader to play a pivotal role in managing large-scale remediation, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition (DDD) projects across complex industrial environments. You’ll work alongside project managers, engineers, contractors, and safety professionals to deliver technically challenging projects safely, efficiently, and successfully while helping clients navigate some of their most critical environmental and operational priorities.

Why This Role Matters

Industrial facilities across North America are facing increasing demands related to site redevelopment, environmental remediation, asset retirement, and infrastructure transformation. As a Managing Technical Consultant, you will serve as ERM’s on‑site leader, ensuring these high‑profile projects are executed safely, compliantly, and efficiently. Your expertise will directly influence project success, client satisfaction, contractor performance, and environmental outcomes while helping shape innovative solutions for complex industrial challenges.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, you’ll lead field operations for remediation and industrial demolition projects at facilities such as oil and gas operations, power plants, and former chemical manufacturing sites. You will oversee contractors, manage construction activities, support project delivery teams, and ensure environmental, safety, quality, and budget objectives are achieved. Your leadership will help transform industrial sites while maintaining the highest standards of safety, technical excellence, and client service.

What You’ll Bring

• Required BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.


• 4 to 6 years of experience with remediation construction sites and industrial decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.


• Excellent client service, communication, and organizational skills.


• Willingness to travel and spend 80‑90% of time in the field.


• Driver’s License Required: This position requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographic area.


• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.


• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.


• Preferred OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training required (OSHA 30-hour Construction and 8-hour Supervisor training a plus).


• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as ERM’s on‑site manager overseeing decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects at diverse industrial sites, including oil and gas facilities, power plants, and former chemical manufacturing plants.


• Manage field construction projects involving demolition, environmental remediation, civil works, site development, earthwork, hazardous waste management, and related activities.


• Lead field implementation of both innovative and traditional remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor.


• Assist with the planning and oversight of remediation and decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects.


• Review contractor submittals and ensure compliance with project requirements.


• Provide construction management support and quality assurance oversight.


• Support site investigations and hazardous materials handling activities.


• Serve as Field Safety Officer and Demolition Manager when required.


• Plan and schedule on‑site personnel and evaluate subcontractor performance.


• Maintain effective communication with field teams and Project Managers throughout project execution.


• Assist with business development activities and support growth opportunities within the practice.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service.

We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!