Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery

ERM; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is looking for a Principal Consultant, specialized in Capital Project Delivery, to enhance its power sector operations. The candidate will manage complex permitting projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and fostering client relationships. This role offers a significant opportunity for career growth within a global leader, emphasizing teamwork and technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of consulting or industry experience with power clients.
• Experience with regulatory frameworks, preferably VA/Mid-Atlantic.
• Knowledgeable of key natural resource regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital permitting projects with complex issues.
• Prepare permit applications for environmental agencies.
• Develop project plans and schedules.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Client relationship building

Team-building

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s in environmental science

Job description

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Environmental Resource Management (ERM) is seeking a Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery to play a key role in growing our power sector business.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success leading permitting tasks on capital development projects, including electric transmission lines, overseeing staff in a project setting, assessing environmental conditions and impacts, and possessing strong technical writing and communication skills. Experience permitting transmission line projects and related experience is highly desired. The candidate ideally will be located in Milwaukee, but candidates elsewhere in the Northeast or Midwest will also be considered.

This position focuses on providing permitting support for electric transmission, distribution, and renewable energy projects. Projects are fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The candidate must work independently and in teams, managing priorities and multiple tasks to meet deadlines. Strong organizational and project management skills are required. The role may include serving as a project or task manager on multidisciplinary projects.

As a principal project manager, you will leverage your leadership, client relationship, and technical consulting skills to support ERM's growth and networking with global impact assessment teams and technical experts. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional aiming to advance their career within a global environmental leader.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide technical expertise on capital permitting projects with complex issues.
• Prepare permit applications for federal, state, or local environmental agencies.
• Familiarity with USACE and other permitting requirements.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and reports.
• Participate in agency consultations, meetings, and client communications.
• Collaborate on natural resources impact assessments and permitting services.
• Travel up to 20% for meetings and site visits.
• Build relationships with clients and ERM team members.
• Expand ERM’s market share through technical delivery and business development.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in environmental science, Natural Resources, or related field.
• 6-8+ years of consulting or industry experience with power clients and regulatory frameworks (preferably VA/Mid-Atlantic).
• Knowledge of key natural resource regulations (Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act).
• Experience reviewing environmental plans and permits.
• Ability to research and produce concise technical documents.
• Strong team-building, influencing, and communication skills.

At ERM, we value diversity and inclusion, believing it strengthens our solutions and work environment. We support our team with comprehensive technical expertise and a 'boots to boardroom' approach for sustainability consulting.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. ERM does not accept agency resumes and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.