Consultant, Remediation and Demolition Site Lead

Lead Complex Field Projects. Drive Safe Execution. Make a Lasting Environmental Impact.

ERM is seeking a Consultant, Remediation and Demolition Site Lead to join our Site Investigation and Remediation (SIR) team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced field professional who thrives in dynamic project environments and is passionate about safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence. In this role, you will serve as a critical link between project planning and field execution, supporting remediation, construction, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition (DDD) projects while helping clients navigate complex environmental challenges.

Working alongside ERM's multidisciplinary team of project managers, construction managers, demolition managers, and health and safety professionals, you will play an essential role in delivering safe, compliant, and successful project outcomes.

Why This Role Matters?

Environmental remediation and demolition projects require strong leadership, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to safety. As a Consultant, Remediation and Demolition Site Lead, you will be the on-site leader responsible for overseeing field activities, supporting contractor performance, maintaining rigorous health and safety standards, and ensuring projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

Your work will directly contribute to protecting communities, supporting sustainable redevelopment efforts, and helping clients safely manage environmental liabilities.

This role offers significant field exposure, collaboration with industry experts, and opportunities to grow your technical and project management experience within one of the world's leading sustainability consultancies.

What Your Impact Is:

Lead the safe implementation of remediation, construction, decommissioning, decontamination, and demolition projects in the field.

Serve as a trusted resource for project teams, contractors, and clients during all phases of project execution.

Promote and maintain ERM's strong health and safety culture by serving as a Field Safety Officer and ensuring compliance with project-specific safety requirements.

Support project delivery through planning, contractor oversight, schedule management, reporting, and quality assurance activities.

Help identify and address project challenges proactively while maintaining alignment with project objectives, budgets, and timelines.

Support business growth through client engagement, proposal development, interviews, and project contracting activities.

What You'll Bring Required Bachelor 's or Master's degree in an engineering field, preferably chemical, civil, or structural engineering, with at least 3 years of project experience, or equivalent experience. Alternatively, a degree in geology, environmental science, occupational health, safety, or industrial hygiene will be considered, or equivalent experience. Candidates with the equivalency of 7+ years of related experience in lieu of education will also be considered.

Experience in heavy construction, demolition, or remediation-specific project execution and health & safety leadership.

Strong commitment to safety, including implementing strict Health and Safety protocols.

Strong initiative, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and attention to detail.

Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in situations involving uncertainty or evolving project requirements.

Excellent leadership, communication, technical writing, and organizational skills.

Willingness to travel throughout and outside the United States. Applicants should anticipate spending approximately 75% of their time in the field on three-week rotations with typically one-week breaks.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

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.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred Engineering degree in chemical, civil, or structural engineering.

Experience supporting complex environmental remediation and demolition projects.

Experience with contractor management, field oversight, and project scheduling.

Experience serving in a field-based health and safety leadership role.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution Plan and support…