Technical Consulting Director, EHS and Air Compliance and Management Systems

ERM; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Technical Consulting Director in the U.S. to lead EHS and air compliance initiatives for major clients. The role focuses on designing and delivering EHS management systems, integrating ESG priorities, and driving measurable performance improvements across industries.

Qualified candidates bring extensive EHS leadership experience, deep regulatory knowledge, and a track record of mentoring high-performing teams within a global sustainability consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, safety, environmental management, or related field with a 3.25 GPA or higher.
• 8–12+ years of progressive EHS experience with team leadership; 15+ years preferred.
• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance strategy, permitting, and management systems.
• Experience operationalizing sustainability goals through EHS programs and strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of EHS compliance and management systems for top-tier clients.
• Incorporate ESG priorities into operational frameworks and drive performance improvements.
• Oversee air, water, and solid waste permits and compliance initiatives.
• Design and lead EHS audit programs.
• Mentor a high-performing consulting team and grow EHS expertise.

Skills

EHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Sustainability strategy

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/safety/environmental management

Job description

Lead the Future of EHS & Sustainability

Lead the Future of EHS & Sustainability If you’re a seasoned Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader ready to shape strategy at scale, this is your opportunity to step into a highly visible, impact-driven role. As a Technical Consulting Director, EHS and Air Compliance and Management Systems based in Indianapolis, IN, you will partner with leading global organizations to transform how they approach compliance, risk, and sustainability. At ERM, your expertise won’t just guide projects—it will influence enterprise-wide decisions, elevate ESG performance, and help clients operationalize meaningful, measurable change.

Why This Role Matters?

EHS and ESG are no longer support functions—they are central to business resilience and long-term value creation. At ERM, we help organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes while advancing sustainability goals. This role plays a critical part in shaping how companies integrate compliance with forward-thinking environmental and social strategies, ensuring safer operations and a more sustainable future.

What Your Impact Is:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to top-tier clients, leading the design and implementation of EHS compliance and management systems.
• Drive integration of ESG priorities into operational frameworks, helping organizations move beyond compliance toward performance excellence.
• Strengthen ERM’s market presence by delivering innovative, high-value solutions across industries.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire teams—building the next generation of EHS and sustainability leaders.

What You’ll Bring:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, safety, environmental management, or related field. Minimum 3.25 GPA. or equivalent experience
• 8–12+ years (15+ preferred) of progressive EHS experience, including team leadership
• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations and proven success in compliance strategy, permitting, and management systems
• Expertise in operationalizing sustainability goals through EHS programs
• Strong client relationship skills and proven ability to co-create innovative solutions

Preferred

• Established network and relationships with EHS leaders in corporate environments
• Experience integrating ESG drivers into compliance frameworks and audits
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable performance improvements in EHS programs

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships while delivering exceptional client value
• Develop and deploy EHS compliance solutions and management systems
• Oversee air, water, and solid waste permitting, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives
• Design and lead EHS audit programs
• Integrate ESG principles into EHS management systems and compliance strategies
• Mentor and guide a high-performing team of consultants, fostering technical excellence

Your leadership in this role will directly influence how organizations operate—driving safer workplaces, stronger compliance, and more sustainable outcomes for years to come.

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.

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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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!