Global consultancy delivering environmental, health, safety, risk, social and sustainability services.
Lead environmental permitting for large energy projects in the Northeast US
1 months ago ago
$147,670 - $173,400
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area
Hybrid
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Environmental Consulting
Sustainability
Engineering
Risk Management
Health & Safety
Environmental Impact Assessment
Geotechnical Engineering
Water Management
Sector Specialisms
Chemical
Financial Services
Manufacturing
Mining & Metals
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceutical
Power
Renewables
Role
Description
business development
team leadership
permit packages
impact assessment
portfolio management
client relations
As a “seller/doer,” contribute to business development of ERM’s full-range of Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) services. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall growth and success of technical team.
Work with ERM’s existing Capital Project service line to deepen relationships with ERM’s key clients and establish new client relationships that result in growth.
Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for permitting-related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (i.e., power and electric and gas utilities). Lead the strategic planning and preparation of permit packages, serving in roles ranging from subject matter expert to QA/QC.
Support the general growth and development of ERM’s impact assessment technical community. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects. Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.
Manage a portfolio of complex capital development projects to achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Requirements
impact assessment
environmental permitting
10+ yrs
consulting
bs/ms
client relationships
Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the power and oil/gas sectors, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of environmental permitting requirements.
10+ years of consulting experience with state/local agencies and multi-media permitting.
BS/MS in environmental studies, natural resources-related science, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, and book personal sales in new permitting consulting services.
Well-developed team-building and influencing skills and the experience to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.