Senior Energy Projects Lead | Permitting & Delivery

ERM; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance?

Performance bonuses?

Job summary

ERM in the Gulf Coast region (Louisiana) seeks a Managing Consultant, Project Manager to lead capital development across oil & gas, LNG, power, and renewables. You will guide projects from concept to delivery, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, and advise clients on permitting and environmental assessments.

This client-facing role emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong regulatory knowledge, and development of long-term client relationships while growing ERM's presence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in consulting or energy sector experience with project leadership.
• Strong regulatory and permitting knowledge across local, state, and federal levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex capital development projects from concept through delivery.
• Provide strategic permitting and environmental impact guidance for infrastructure projects.
• Serve as trusted client advisor throughout project lifecycles.
• Support development of low carbon and energy transition initiatives.
• Manage client relationships and contribute to business development.

Skills

Project leadership

Regulatory permitting

Client advisory

Risk management

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science/Engineering

Job description

ERM in the Gulf Coast region (Louisiana) seeks a Managing Consultant, Project Manager to lead capital development across oil & gas, LNG, power, and renewables. You will guide projects from concept to delivery, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risk, and advise clients on permitting and environmental assessments.

This client-facing role emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams, strong regulatory knowledge, and development of long-term client relationships while growing ERM's presence