Managing Consultant, Environmental Permitting Project Manager
ERM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $87,316 - $101,602 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Shape Regional Development: Lead permitting strategies for major capital projects, including renewable energy initiatives and utility expansions.
- Drive Business Growth: Act as a “seller/doer,” building client relationships and securing new opportunities for ERM’s Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) services.
- Mentor and Inspire: Develop and lead a high-performing technical team, fostering collaboration and excellence across ERM’s global network.
- Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for permitting activities supporting capital projects.
- Lead strategic planning and preparation of permit packages, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Manage large, complex projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
- Contribute to business development through proposals, client engagement, and relationship building.
- Hire, mentor, and inspire technical teams for growth and success.
- Collaborate with ERM’s global practitioners to deliver best-in-class impact assessment solutions.
Requirements
- BS/MS in environmental studies, natural resources, planning, geography, civil/environmental engineering, or related field
- 4–6+ years of consulting experience with state/local agencies and multi-media permitting
- Proven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships and generate new business
- Expertise in environmental permitting requirements, especially within power and oil/gas sectors
- Strong leadership, team-building, and influencing skills
- Positive, collaborative mindset aligned with ERM’s global success
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
- disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
environmental permittingimpact assessmentproject managementstrategic planningpermit package preparationbusiness developmentclient engagementconsulting experiencemulti-media permittingtechnical team leadership
Soft skills
leadershipteam-buildinginfluencingcollaborationrelationship buildingmentoringcommunicationpositive mindsetproblem-solvinginspiration