Managing Consultant, Environmental Compliance

Lead complex environmental compliance programs that shape how global organizations operate—while accelerating your path to leadership. At ERM, as a Managing Consultant, Environmental Compliance, you'll step into a high-impact, client-facing role where your expertise directly influences how leading industrial organizations navigate regulatory complexity and advance sustainable operations. You'll partner with senior leaders, guide critical compliance strategies, and take on growing responsibility across project leadership, client engagement, and team development—positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and future leader within a global consulting firm. Why This Role Matters? Organizations are under increasing pressure to operate responsibly while navigating evolving environmental regulations. In this role, you will help clients proactively manage compliance, reduce risk, and embed sustainable practices into their operations—directly influencing business continuity, environmental performance, and long-term value. What Your Impact Is: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex U.S. environmental regulations and compliance strategies Lead and execute high-visibility projects that drive regulatory compliance and operational excellence Strengthen client relationships while contributing to business growth and repeat engagement Elevate team capability through mentorship and knowledge sharing across ERM's global network Help organizations move from reactive compliance to proactive, strategic environmental management What You'll Bring: Required: Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience 4+ years of environmental compliance experience (consulting and permitting strongly preferred) Working knowledge of key regulations (e.g., CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, OPA) Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, databases) Willingness to travel up to 20% This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred: Master's degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certification 6–10 years of relevant experience, including consulting Experience managing projects, budgets, and/or junior staff Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage environmental permits, plans, and compliance programs aligned with regulatory requirements and client operations Lead environmental compliance assessments, audits, and corrective action planning Prepare and manage reporting for programs such as air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, NPDES, TRI, and Tier II Conduct and oversee Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and limited transaction-related compliance reviews Provide on-site environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance support as needed Compile, analyze, and interpret environmental data to inform client recommendations Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, and to ERM quality standards Partner with senior leaders to manage client accounts and support business development efforts Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a high-performing consulting team Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-SO2 #LI-Hybrid At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a "boots to boardroom" leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. ERM Homepage Explore All Open Roles Explore Early Careers Roles Explore Experienced Professional Roles Explore Partnership Roles