Managing Technical Consultant, Remediation, Demolition and Construction Manager

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and parental leave

401(k) and other eligible benefits

Job summary

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Remediation, Demolition and Construction Manager to lead on-site decommissioning, decontamination and demolition projects across the U.S. This is a field-focused leadership role blending construction management, environmental remediation, safety leadership and client delivery.

You will serve as ERM’s on-site leader for DDD projects at industrial facilities, manage field construction, plan scheduling, and ensure

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of remediation construction/site experience.
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (equiv experience).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent client service, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (80–90% in the field).
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
• Pref OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Asbestos certifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site leader for DDD projects across industrial facilities.
• Manage field construction involving demolition and remediation activities.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and oversight of projects.
• Review subcontractor submittals for compliance with specs/regulations.
• Provide construction management support and QA/QC.
• Support site investigations and hazardous materials handling.
• Act as Field Safety Officer and Demolition Manager when required.
• Plan on-site staff and evaluate subcontractor performance.
• Maintain clear communication with field teams and Project Manager.
• Track budgets, scopes of work, and new project definitions.

Skills

Remediation construction

Field leadership

Project coordination

Client service

Travel readiness

Education

BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Lead Complex Industrial Remediation Projects That Shape Safer, More Sustainable Sites At ERM, we don’t just manage remediation projects—we restore sites, protect communities, and enable the safe transition of complex industrial assets. As a Managing Technical Consultant, Remediation, Demolition and Construction Manager, you will play a critical, on‑the‑ground leadership role delivering high‑impact decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition (DDD) projects across the U.S. This is a highly visible, field‑focused role for an experienced professional who thrives at the intersection of construction management, environmental remediation, safety leadership, and client delivery.

What Your Impact Is

• Serve as ERM’s on‑site leader for decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects across a variety of industrial environments
• Ensure safe, compliant, and high‑quality execution of remediation construction activities
• Lead the field implementation of both innovative and conventional remedial solutions for contaminated soil, groundwater, sediment, and vapor
• Act as a key communicator between contractors, field teams, and Project Managers to keep projects on schedule and on budget
• Support ERM’s growth by contributing technical expertise to business development activities

What You’ll Bring

• Required 7–10 years of experience supporting remediation construction sites and industrial decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects
• BS in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field (equivalent experience considered in lieu of a degree).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
• Excellent client service, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel extensively, with 80–90% of time spent in the field
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
• Preferred OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification (OSHA 30‑hour Construction and 8‑hour Supervisor training a plus)
• Asbestos certification(s).

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as ERM’s on‑site manager overseeing DDD projects at industrial facilities including oil and gas sites, power plants, and former chemical manufacturing facilities
• Manage field construction projects involving demolition, environmental remediation, civil works, site development, earthwork, and hazardous waste management
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and oversight of remediation and DDD projects
• Review contractor submittals and ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements
• Provide construction management support and quality assurance/quality control
• Support site investigations and hazardous materials handling activities
• Serve as Field Safety Officer and Demolition Manager when required
• Plan and schedule on‑site staff and evaluate subcontractor performance
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with the field team and Project Manager
• Track budgets, manage scopes of work, and support definition of new project scopes

For the Managing Technical Consultant, Remediation, Demolition and Construction Manager position, the anticipated annual base pay is $98,600–$126,100 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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.

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.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes.

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.