Managing Consultant, Due Diligence; EHS​/ESG

Are you ready to lead high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainability in global business transactions? At ERM
, we’re not just advising on deals—we’re helping clients unlock value, mitigate risk, and drive ESG excellence across industries. If you’re a strategic thinker with deep expertise in EHS and ESG due diligence, this is your opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and make a measurable difference.

ERM’s Transaction Advisory team is experiencing significant growth, serving a robust client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and global corporations. As a Managing Consultant
, Due Diligence (EHS/ESG) in our Houston / Austin / Baton Rouge / New Orleans office, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering ESG and EHS due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and portfolio assessments—helping clients navigate complex sustainability challenges and seize opportunities in a dynamic market.

• Lead medium to large-scale due diligence and ESG advisory projects for private equity and corporate clients.
• Provide actionable insights on environmental, health, safety, and social risks that influence business decisions.
• Advise clients on liabilities, risks, and opportunities associated with transactions across diverse sectors.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and collaborate with ERM’s global network of subject matter experts.

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, climate science, environmental science, geology, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental consulting with a focus on due diligence projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and core business/legal concepts of transactions.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and multi-sector experience (e.g., O&G, manufacturing, chemicals, infrastructure).
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; proven ability to write comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple projects, and travel as needed.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Experience advising on ESG strategies and climate-related risks.
• Exposure to private equity or financial sector transactions.
• Location preferred:
  Houston, TX.

• Deliver ESG and EHS due diligence projects from local to global scale.
• Analyze complex data to articulate commercial implications of sustainability risks.
• Collaborate across regions and practice communities to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive client engagement and maintain strong relationships through exceptional delivery.

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.