Managing Consultant, Project Manager, Engineer​/Scientist​/Geologist

Are you ready to lead complex environmental projects that make a real impact?

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, we’re not just solving technical challenges—we’re shaping sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. As a Managing Consultant, Project Manager in the Carolinas , you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, guiding clients through regulatory complexity while driving strategies that protect communities and ecosystems.

What Your Impact Is

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-profile site investigation, risk assessment, and remediation projects under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs. Your leadership will ensure projects are executed efficiently, safely, and with cutting-edge technologies—helping clients achieve compliance, reduce liabilities, and meet sustainability goals. Beyond technical delivery, you’ll build lasting client relationships and mentor the next generation of environmental professionals.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in site investigation/remediation under CERCLA, RCRA, and state programs.

• Proven project management skills with ability to lead teams and manage budgets.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare and review technical reports.

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

• Driver's License

Required:

This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

• Commitment to health and safety protocols.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license in NC/SC or reciprocity.

• Experience with environmental data management tools (e.g., EQuIS).

• Familiarity with innovative remediation technologies and electronic field data collection.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage site investigation and remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, and sediment.

• Oversee sampling, drilling, well installation, vapor intrusion assessments, and high-resolution site characterization.

• Interpret environmental data, develop conceptual site models, and prepare technical work plans and reports.

• Evaluate remedial alternatives and negotiate cost-effective closure strategies with regulatory agencies.

• Implement and optimize remedies using traditional and emerging technologies.

• Mentor junior staff and delegate tasks effectively.

• Prepare proposals, support business development, and maintain strong client relationships.

• Foster collaboration across ERM’s global network of technical experts.

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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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!

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