Managing Consultant – Capital Project Delivery

ERM

Managing Consultant leading environmental permitting and compliance for capital projects at ERM. Responsible for client engagements, project management, and strategic guidance in sustainability efforts.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeOverland Park • Kansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive successful delivery of multi-media environmental permitting and NEPA processes for high-profile projects
Lead client engagements, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and quality expectations
Build and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and clients
Elevate ERM’s reputation as a trusted advisor in sustainability and environmental compliance
Lead and manage environmental permitting and compliance for renewable energy, transmission, and oil & gas projects
Oversee ESA consultations, develop Habitat Conservation Plans, and prepare mitigation strategies
Deliver NEPA-compliant impact assessments and management plans, ensuring regulatory alignment
Provide strategic guidance to clients, identifying opportunities to add business value
Maintain high standards for health & safety, financial performance, and client satisfaction

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in environmental science, natural resources management, ecology, or related field or equivalent experience
4+ years (8 years preferred) of consulting experience in NEPA impact assessment and multi-media permitting (ESA processes, Section 7/10 consultations, HCP development)
Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional technical writing and communication skills
Collaborative mindset and commitment to ERM’s sustainability vision.
Established client relationships in the Midwest energy and infrastructure sectors (preferred)
Experience with international projects and global regulatory frameworks (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

NEPA processesenvironmental permittingimpact assessmentsHabitat Conservation Plansmitigation strategiesESA consultationsmulti-media permittingtechnical writingproject managementregulatory alignment

Soft Skills

client engagementrelationship buildingstrategic guidancecollaborative mindsetcommunication skillscommitment to sustainabilityteam managementquality expectationsbudget managementhealth & safety standards

Certifications

BS in environmental scienceMS in environmental sciencenatural resources managementecology