Consulting Director, Environmental Impact Assessor
Erm
Lead environmental impact assessments, permitting, and business development for capital projects
17 days ago ago
$68 - $79
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Office Full-Time
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
What you would be doing
project leadership
impact assessment
business development
team management
strategic planning
client relations
- Contribute to leadership and management of project execution activities in support of ERM clients’ projects. Lead consulting engagements in the areas of impact assessment, technical discipline-specific consulting, and/or permitting and compliance.
- Contribute to preparing impact assessments and associated management plans in compliance with NEPA and international standards, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to QA/QC and oversight. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
- As a “seller/doer,” contribute to commercial growth of ERM’s global CPD service area. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical and commercial proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand strong client relationships that generate repeat business.
- Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor staff for overall success of technical team.
- Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver performance results to expand our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service area and client base regionally and globally. Serve as a key member of the “core” technical and commercial team to drive growth across the CPD and Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation (LPMR) service lines.
- Established relationships with clients and potential partners (e.g., EPC companies) with buying centers in the Mid-Atlantic region, North America, and internationally.
- Provide business value based on a strong understanding of clients’ needs and raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities within key client organizations.
What you bring
program management
impact assessment
permitting
bs/ms
certification
10+ years
- Program management, including but not limited to meeting business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, internal risk management, and contractual requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, and book personal sales in new CPD and LPMR consulting services.
- 10+ years of consulting experience with impact assessment and multi-media permitting.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies.
- BS/MS in environmental studies, geology, geography, civil or environmental engineering, or related technical field; professional certification desired.
- Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
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Company
Overview
Revenue $1.3B
Annual Revenue
Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates across over 40 countries.
KKR Backing
Since 2021
Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.
Thousands Annually
Projects Undertaken
Undertakes thousands of projects each year.
- Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
- Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
- Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
- Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
- Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We are passionate about what we do.
- We collaborate to achieve excellence.
- We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
- We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
- We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.
50% reduction
Carbon Footprint Reduction
Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.
70M tons CO2
CO2 Emissions Reduced
Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.
- Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
- Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
- Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.
50% women
Senior Leadership Team
Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.
40% by 2025
Global Workforce Goal
Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.
Active tracking
Gender Balance Monitoring
The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.
- They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.
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