Senior Field Leader, Remediation & Demolition

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Consulting Senior Associate, Remediation and Demolition Site Leader to join the SIR team. This role provides hands‑on field leadership for remediation, construction, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while supporting project growth opportunities.

You'll oversee field operations, manage subcontractors, and coordinate with project teams and safety professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering field, preferably chemical, civil, or structural engineering, with at least 1 year of project experience, or equivalent experience.
• Alternatively, a degree in geology, environmental science, occupational health, safety, or industrial hygiene will be considered, or equivalent experience.
• Strong initiative, problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with SIR field projects, including on‑site task management, subcontractor oversight, and safety oversight.
• Review contractor submittals, including RFIs, contract clarifications, contract‑required submittals, change order requests, and other project documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Assist with site investigation activities to identify subsurface and building conditions and support sampling efforts to determine the presence of hazardous materials requiring special handling during remediation and demolition.
• Serve as a Field Safety Officer during site work by: Preparing site‑specific Health & Safety Plans. Monitoring conformance with safety and emergency procedures. Conducting daily safety briefings. Interacting with contractors and ERM and client project teams. Maintaining site safety records.
• Work with on‑site full‑time and part‑time personnel to evaluate subcontractor performance and schedules while supporting the Site Lead and Project Manager in negotiating and resolving change order requests.
• Communicate with field team leaders and Project Managers to assess project conformance with plans and specifications and ensure required contract clarifications and interpretations are implemented.
• Support Project Managers in identifying and tracking upcoming management requirements, meeting with clients to discuss future work opportunities, and assisting with business development activities, including proposal preparation, interviews, and project contracting.
• Conduct behavior‑based safety observations and coordinate internal Event Communication System activities.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Geology / Environmental Science

Job description

ERM in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Consulting Senior Associate, Remediation and Demolition Site Leader to join the SIR team. This role provides hands‑on field leadership for remediation, construction, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance while supporting project growth opportunities.

You'll oversee field operations, manage subcontractors, and coordinate with project teams and safety professionals.