Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting Project Manager

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Project Manager to join our growing Capital Project Delivery Team in the Gulf Coast region (Texas). This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced project leader who thrives at the intersection of environmental permitting, infrastructure development, and strategic client advisory services. In this highly visible, client-facing role, you will guide complex capital projects from concept through execution, helping clients navigate regulatory challenges, manage risk, and deliver critical investments across the oil and gas, LNG, power, renewable energy, low carbon, and energy transition sectors.

If you're energized by leading multidisciplinary teams, influencing major project outcomes, and contributing to the future of energy development, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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

Your work will directly contribute to both project success and ERM's broader global 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 project execution.
• Experience supporting commercial success through identifying client opportunities, proposal…