Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting​/Due Diligence Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental risk evaluations, permitting, and approvals for technology infrastructure and major capital projects.
• Identify permitting requirements during site acquisition and due diligence processes.
• Manage regulatory agency interactions and develop mitigation strategies for environmental risks.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering partners on conceptual master planning.
• Communicate environmental requirements to diverse stakeholders, including legal, real estate, design, and sustainability teams.
• Oversee preparation of reports, permitting documents, and environmental reviews at federal and state levels.
• Serve as project manager, technical expert, and QA/QC reviewer to ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive business development through proposal preparation and client relationship management.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and health & safety protocols.
• Work across ERM’s global network to share best practices and deliver exceptional results.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, biology/ecology, planning, program management, or a related field. Equivalent experience acceptable.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in environmental permitting and/or due diligence.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presenting to clients.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and thrive in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

• Experience with permitting timelines, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Technical skills in wildlife or ecological surveys (e.g., wetland delineations, wildlife assessments).
• Familiarity with air quality permitting and multi-media regulatory compliance programs.

The anticipated annual base pay is $93,050 – $124,245 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (but casual and fixed‑term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• Other applicable benefits to eligible employees

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.