Consulting Director, Environmental Impact Assessor

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Environmental Impact Assessor with consulting experience and established client relationships to play a key role in growing our business in the Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will have established relationships with power and technology sector companies, along with technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting, international and domestic impact assessment, and large-scale capital projects in the mid-Atlantic region and globally. This position will primarily focus on providing technical expertise and environmental permitting and impact assessment support for renewable energy, electric transmission and distribution projects, contaminated site management and remediation, and midstream oil and gas projects but may also involve other sectors. Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience overseeing environmental survey programs, permitting, and impact assessment for capital development projects, overseeing staff in a project setting, leading interactions with clients and regulators, assessing environmental conditions and impacts, plus very strong technical writing and communication skills. As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on a range of environmental, social, and health impact assessment projects, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices across the industry. This opportunity is for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver performance results to expand our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service area and client base regionally and globally. Serve as a key member of the “core” technical and commercial team to drive growth across the CPD and Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation (LPMR) service lines.
• As a “seller/doer,” contribute to commercial growth of ERM’s global CPD service area. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical and commercial proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand strong client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Contribute to leadership and management of project execution activities in support of ERM clients’ projects. Lead consulting engagements in the areas of impact assessment, technical discipline-specific consulting, and/or permitting and compliance.
• Contribute to preparing impact assessments and associated management plans in compliance with NEPA and international standards, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to QA/QC and oversight. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Provide business value based on a strong understanding of clients’ needs and raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities within key client organizations.
• Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor staff for overall success of technical team.
• Program management, including but not limited to meeting business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, internal risk management, and contractual requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in environmental studies, geology, geography, civil or environmental engineering, or related technical field; professional certification desired. Or equivalent experience. 
• 8+ years (10+ years preferred) of consulting experience with impact assessment and multi-media permitting.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful business growth strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, and book personal sales in new CPD and LPMR consulting services.
• Established relationships with clients and potential partners (e.g., EPC companies) with buying centers in the Mid-Atlantic region, North America, and internationally.
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges. 
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