Lead Consultant, Due Diligence & Compliance

Your new role

As our new Lead Consultant, you will conduct Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs) and limited environmental compliance reviews of complex industrial facilities and/or facilities with long industrial histories, liaise with the transaction team to discuss identified liabilities, and assist clients with post‑transaction integration. Other tasks may include assisting clients with maintaining and achieving environmental regulatory compliance and improving ESG and sustainability performance.

• Conduct environmental due diligence reviews, including environmental compliance reviews, of industrial sites to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business transactions. These responsibilities may include desktop reviews, visiting industrial facilities, interviewing company management or site personnel, reviewing historical information regarding a site, and/or preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports consistent with ASTM standards or other custom reports tailored to client‑specific needs.
• Provide general environmental compliance support to clients across a variety of regulatory program areas including hazardous waste, wastewater/stormwater, air emissions, chemical/spill prevention, and Community Right‑to‑Know regulations. These tasks may also include permit transfers and environmental reporting.
• Travel to facilities for site visits, including both local and non‑local travel.
• Support multiple projects and meet high‑quality standards on project deliverables.
• Assist with the development of junior team members, contribute to proposals and cost estimates, and manage certain projects.

• Minimum B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (civil, environmental, chemical) or B.S./B.A. in a relevant science discipline (environmental science, geology, chemistry, physics, or biology). Advanced degree desirable, but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in the performance of Phase I ESAs and environmental compliance reviews for various types of industrial facilities. Additional experience in the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites is helpful, as is experience with emerging contaminants, health and safety, and ESG.
• A demonstrated ability to perform Phase I ESAs and limited environmental compliance reviews of complex industrial sites, with the ability to travel on short business trips. Travel is typically of short duration (1–2 days) and may be local or throughout the USA, depending on project needs. Driver’s license and air travel required.
• Accustomed to working in a fast‑paced transactional environment, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and possessing excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to distil complex EHS or other technical issues into terms our clients can understand.
• Highly motivated self‑starter, flexible, and willing to learn, grow, and actively contribute to the project team.

• Commitment to your development
• Challenging and interesting projects on the cutting edge of our profession
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $81,515 – $101,894 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well‑being, professional development, and work‑life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.