Consulting Director, Natural Resources

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Erm
Global consultancy delivering environmental, health, safety, risk, social and sustainability services.
Lead a team to deliver natural resources permitting for renewable energy projects
25 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Overland Park, KS
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 delivery
technical oversight
client development
risk management
team leadership
consulting programs
  • Contribute to delivery of projects, including strategic and tactical management of delivery teams, providing technical oversight and review of deliverables, and client and stakeholder facing project meetings.
  • Developing new client relationships and expanding existing relationships with target clients by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.
  • Meeting business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.
  • Building, growing and managing a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants.
  • Working with ERM’s Partners and client Account Directors to implement client and market segment specific consulting programs for the region.
What you bring
regulatory compliance
permitting
environmental impact
9+ years
bs biology
team leadership
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the workplace.
  • In-depth knowledge of regulatory and permitting requirements and compliance management as they relate to power generation (including renewable energy), and electrical transmission.
  • 9+ years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental impact assessment, or equivalent experience within natural resources surveys and permitting.
  • Experience providing direction to client consulting teams regarding application content requirements to contribute to successful regulatory reviews.
  • BS in biology, ecology, environmental management, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
  • Excellent writing, communication, organization, time, and team management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and inspire teams in a demanding work environment.
  • Experience providing strategic guidance to support clients navigating the regulatory process.
  • Extensive experience working and leading as part of an integrated team providing technical deliverables for input into regulatory applications.
  • Experience in the delivery of multifaceted permitting programs for energy projects. Including Endangered Species Act Section 10 and Section 7 permitting, and Eagle Conservation Plans and Take Permits.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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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.
Culture + Values
  • 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.
Environment + Sustainability
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.
Inclusion & Diversity
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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