Managing Consultant, Scientist; Project Manager

Lead the delivery of transformative energy projects shaping the future of North America's energy landscape. As a Managing Consultant, Scientist (Project Manager) based in the Gulf Coast region (Texas), you will play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Joining ERM's growing Capital Project Delivery Team, you will work at the intersection of project leadership, environmental permitting, regulatory strategy, and client advisory services.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced consulting professional to guide complex capital projects from concept through execution while supporting investments across the oil and gas, LNG, power, renewable energy, low carbon, and broader energy transition sectors. If you're motivated by solving complex challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and helping clients navigate an evolving energy landscape, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As organizations invest in critical infrastructure and energy transition initiatives, successful project delivery requires experienced leadership, deep regulatory expertise, and effective risk management. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex permitting requirements, environmental impact assessments, and project execution challenges while advancing sustainable and responsible development. You will also play a key role in expanding ERM's presence within the Diversified Energy sector by managing high-profile projects, supporting business growth, and collaborating with experts across ERM's national Low Carbon Energy Transition (LCET) network.

Your contributions will directly influence project success while helping shape ERM's long-term growth strategy.

Lead the successful delivery of capital development projects across the energy sector by managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and project risk. Provide strategic permitting and environmental impact assessment guidance for complex infrastructure and energy projects. Serve as a trusted client advisor throughout project life cycles, from proposal development through project execution and delivery. Support the advancement of low carbon and energy transition projects that are reshaping the industry.

Strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and support commercial growth. Help develop and mentor team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing project environment.

Influence the successful delivery of projects involving oil and gas pipelines, LNG facilities, low carbon capital development, solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, energy storage, and transmission.

• Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially within the energy sector.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Experience managing projects with multidisciplinary teams and balancing multiple priorities, work streams, and deadlines.
• Experience managing and performing multi-media permitting associated with capital development projects.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal permitting requirements and regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the energy regulatory environment, key regulatory agencies, and current and emerging issues.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, presentation, and client communication skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work products.
• Ability to work independently while leading project teams and driving…