Principal Consultant, Mining Impact Assessment

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Illinois

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USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

ERM is seeking a senior environmental and social impact assessment leader to drive mining and capital projects globally. You will lead client engagement, oversee multidisciplinary delivery, and advance business development to expand ERM’s mining-related EIA services.

The role requires 6–8+ years in impact assessment consulting, a strong client network with mining companies, and credibility with regulators. Global collaboration and IRMA/World Bank experience are a plus.

Qualifications

BS/MS in sciences, environmental studies, planning, geography, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
6–8+ years of consulting experience with impact assessment and multi-media permitting, international projects
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business growth strategies within mining, energy, or capital projects sectors
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships and generate bookable sales
Established relationships with mining companies
Strong understanding of key impact assessment and management issues within the mining sector
Broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices
Recognized technical expertise and established marketplace credibility with regulators
Excellent leadership, team-building, collaboration, and influencing skills
Experience leading environmental and social impact assessments for projects financed by international lending institutions, including the World Bank
Experience supporting projects aligned with IRMA or comparable international sustainability standards
International project leadership experience across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks
Experience working within multidisciplinary global consulting teams

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic business plans to expand capital project delivery and the mining client base
Provide leadership and deliver performance results to drive double-digit profitable growth
Contribute to business development within ERM’s global capital projects service area
Identify opportunities and prepare technical proposals
Develop and expand client relationships generating repeat business and long-term partnerships
Lead technical delivery on environmental and social impact assessments for mining and related capital projects
Prepare EIA/EIS and ESIA, and associated management plans
Serve as lead technical expert or QA/QC reviewer
Deliver projects meeting scope, budget, schedule, and quality
Lead, manage, hire, mentor, and retain technical teams
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through technical excellence and business development
Collaborate with internal teams and global practitioners on multidisciplinary projects
Support growth of ERM’s international technical community
Drive strategic growth of mining-sector EIA practice
Lead client engagement and project delivery activities
Provide technical leadership on complex international mining assessments
Mentor high-performing consulting teams
Build long-term client relationships while expanding market presence

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Project Management

Leadership

Business Development

Client Engagement

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Influencing

Integrity

Team Building

Regulatory Compliance

Industry Knowledge

Education

BS/MS in sciences, environmental studies, planning, geography, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field

Job description

Develop and implement strategic business/action plans to expand capital project delivery services and the mining client base
Provide leadership and deliver performance results to drive double-digit profitable growth
Contribute to business development within ERM’s global capital projects service area
Identify and develop new opportunities and prepare technical proposals
Develop and expand client relationships generating repeat business and long-term strategic partnerships
Serve as a senior resource for environmental and social impact assessment projects supporting mining, energy, power, electrical transmission, and renewable energy capital projects
Prepare environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, environmental and social impact assessments, and associated management plans
Serve as lead technical expert or QA/QC reviewer
Deliver projects meeting client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality
Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire, and mentor technical team members
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through technical excellence and business development
Collaborate with internal teams and global practitioners on multidisciplinary projects
Support the growth and development of ERM’s international technical community
Drive strategic growth of ERM’s mining-sector environmental and social impact assessment practice
Lead client engagement, business development, and technical delivery activities
Provide technical leadership on complex international mining and capital project assessments
Mentor and develop high-performing consulting teams
Build and strengthen long-term client relationships while expanding market presence

Requirements

BS/MS in sciences, environmental studies, planning, geography, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
6–8+ years of consulting experience with impact assessment and multi-media permitting, particularly on international projects
Proven track record of developing and implementing successful business growth strategies within the mining, energy, or capital projects sectors
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships and generate bookable sales
Established relationships with mining companies
Strong understanding of key impact assessment and management issues within the mining sector
High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices
Recognized technical expertise and established reputation in the marketplace, including credibility with regulators involved in impact assessment approvals
Excellent leadership, team-building, collaboration, and influencing skills
Demonstrated integrity, executive presence, and ability to address complex client and business challenges effectively
Positive outlook, collaborative mindset, and commitment to the success of ERM as a global organization
Experience leading environmental and social impact assessments for projects financed by international lending institutions, including the World Bank
Experience supporting projects aligned with IRMA or comparable international sustainability standards
International project leadership experience across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory frameworks
Experience working within multidisciplinary global consulting teams

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in environmental and social impact assessments, particularly within the mining sector, while driving business development and client engagement to achieve strategic growth. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver projects that meet client expectations for quality and performance.

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