PFAS Solutions Director — Environmental Remediation Leader

ERM; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 156,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Technical Director to lead PFAS site investigations and remediation on the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team across North America and globally. You will drive technical excellence, shape strategy, and advise major industrial clients through regulatory complexities.

This role offers mentorship of project teams, exposure to global PFAS go-to-market strategies, and delivery of innovative, cost-effective solutions that reinforce ERM’s leadership in environmental

Qualifications

• 8+ years of consulting experience (15+ preferred) with significant exposure to complex site investigation/remediation projects.
• Proven expertise in PFAS, demonstrated through publications, conference presentations, or recognized thought leadership.
• Strong track record in remediation design, regulatory interaction, and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PFAS across diverse projects, including site investigation, remediation, product stewardship, and compliance.
• Collaborate with North American leadership to shape and execute global PFAS strategies.
• Oversee design and implementation of remedial solutions for soil, groundwater, vapor, and sediment contamination using cutting-edge technologies.
• Evaluate remedial technologies for site-specific feasibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare technical proposals, lead business development initiatives, and strengthen client partnerships.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams, ensuring technical excellence and knowledge transfer.

Skills

PFAS expertise

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

HAZWOPER 40-hour

OSHA 30-hour

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology

Job description

ERM is seeking a Technical Director to lead PFAS site investigations and remediation on the Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team across North America and globally. You will drive technical excellence, shape strategy, and advise major industrial clients through regulatory complexities.

This role offers mentorship of project teams, exposure to global PFAS go-to-market strategies, and delivery of innovative, cost-effective solutions that reinforce ERM’s leadership in environmental