Senior Consultant, Sustainable Operations

Environmental Resources Management, Inc. in; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to lead complex site investigations and remediation efforts within our Site Investigation & Remediation team in Illinois and surrounding states. The role emphasizes client relationships, technical excellence, and strategic advisory for CERCLA/RCRA programs.

Qualified candidates have a PE or PG license (IL/WI), 4–6 (7–12 preferred) years as described, and OSHA HAZWOPER certification with willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 4–6 years of progressive site investigation and remediation experience (7–12 years preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in IL and/or WI, or reciprocity—or ability to obtain soon.
• Proven project management skills with CERCLA/RCRA/state program experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation projects for manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, and technology sectors.
• Plan and oversee field activities including sampling, drilling, well installation, vapor intrusion assessments, and remedial construction.
• Analyze environmental data, develop conceptual site models, and prepare technical reports and work plans.
• Design and implement remediation strategies using traditional and emerging technologies.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with technical experts to deliver client value.
• Prepare winning proposals and actively participate in business development.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and subcontractors to ensure project success.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Geology

Tools

EQuIS

Job description

Ready to Lead Complex Environmental Projects and Drive Sustainable Solutions? If you’re a seasoned consultant who thrives on solving challenging environmental problems and building strong client relationships, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to join our Site Investigation & Remediation team.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental stewardship is at the heart of ERM’s mission. As a Managing Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, implement sustainable remediation technologies, and achieve compliance while protecting communities and ecosystems. Your leadership will directly influence project success and client trust.

What Your Impact Is

• Lead high-profile projects under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs, delivering technical excellence and strategic solutions.
• Mentor and inspire junior staff, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Strengthen client relationships and drive business development through trusted advisory and innovative approaches.
• Champion safety and sustainability, ensuring every project meets the highest standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geology, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• 4–6 years of progressive experience in site investigation and remediation (7–12 years preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in IL and/or WI, or reciprocity—or ability to obtain soon.
• Proven project management skills with CERCLA/RCRA/state program experience.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel and work independently with minimal supervision.

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 geographical area. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience with environmental data management systems (e.g., EQuIS).
• Advanced technical writing and proposal development skills.
• Familiarity with innovative remediation technologies and high-resolution site characterization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute complex site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation projects for clients in manufacturing, power, chemical, oil & gas, and technology sectors.
• Plan and oversee field activities including sampling, drilling, well installation, vapor intrusion assessments, and remedial construction.
• Analyze environmental data, develop conceptual site models, and prepare technical reports and work plans.
• Design and implement remediation strategies using traditional and emerging technologies.
• Mentor junior staff and collaborate with technical experts to deliver exceptional client value.
• Prepare winning proposals and actively participate in business development.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and subcontractors to ensure project success.

For the Managing Consultant, Project Manager, Engineer/Geologist/Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $97,000–$142,900 (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).

Benefits

• paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays)
• parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k)
• 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.

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.

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.

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