Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

Overview

Are you a seasoned communications strategist ready to influence how organizations engage with communities, stakeholders, and the public? At ERM, we’re shaping trust, reputation, and impact across industries. If you thrive on leading high-profile projects, driving innovation, and building meaningful connections, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Why This Role Matters ERM is a global leader in environmental, health, safety, risk, and sustainability consulting. Our clients face complex challenges that demand clear, credible, and strategic communication. As a Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, you’ll help organizations earn and maintain their social license to operate—while advancing sustainability and ESG goals that matter. We are looking for individuals based in one of our Midwest offices (Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Minneapolis).

• Lead transformative communications and engagement programs for major capital projects, operational permitting, and ESG initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through stakeholder engagement, public consultation, and social risk management.
• Drive innovation in digital engagement and communication strategies to meet evolving industry standards.
• Shape ERM’s growth by contributing to business development and internal marketing initiatives.

Required
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• Education:
  
  BA/BS in Communications, Public Affairs, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field.
• 4-6+ years experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or consulting; energy sector experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage budgets, and deliver high-quality client outcomes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in facilitating meetings and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptability to shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Willingness to travel (approx. 4–6 weeks/year) and work in a hybrid office/home setting.
• This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred
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• Experience with crisis management and ESG communications.
• Familiarity with stakeholder engagement tools, digital platforms, and innovative outreach strategies.

• Develop and implement cross-functional communication strategies for client projects.
• Lead stakeholder engagement programs, including public consultation and community outreach.
• Oversee social risk and community assessment reporting for capital projects and M&A due diligence.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and deliverables while serving as a strategic advisor to clients.
• Create and edit compelling content—fact sheets, newsletters, web copy, and more.
• Monitor and analyze stakeholder communications, providing actionable insights to clients.
• Facilitate focus groups, advisory committees, and public-facing events (virtual and in-person).
• Drive business development through proposals, industry outreach, and relationship building.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure alignment with project goals.

For the Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $92,930 – $116,441 (USD). An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employees fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.

This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through  or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation…