Principal Consultant, Ecological Risk Assessor (Principal Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Principal Consultant, Ecological Risk Assessor/Technical Director to join our Site Investigation and Risk Assessment (SIRA) service team in Santa Barbara/Carpinteria, CA. This is a hybrid full-time, salary-based position that can be based from a local ERM office or fully remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office. The ideal candidate brings significant consulting and project management experience, in order to provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and cutting-edge technical support to grow ERM’s SIRA service area in ecological risk assessment and site investigation services.

As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for consulting on, managing, and selling ecological risk assessment, site investigation and remediation related projects to build a sustainable business locally and across the Western US, while also networking with ERM's global SIRA technical team to share best practices across the industry. Depending on the candidate’s qualifications, this position can be a partner-track opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and develop complex ecological risk assessment, site investigation and remediation projects with multi-person project teams. Oversee multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

• Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute site investigation and remediation projects, including participating on teams comprised of SIRA professionals from multiple offices around the global organization.

• Provide leadership in managing staff performance, recruiting and retention, and mentoring personnel for overall success of technical team.

• Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver financial results to grow opportunities across ERM’s Contaminated Site Management (SIRA) service lines [e.g., Brownfields redevelopment, site investigation and remediation, risk assessment, environmental construction management, site closure and decommissioning]. 

• As a senior “seller/doer,” contribute to expanding ERM’s SIRA services annually. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.

• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional SIRA market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).

• Develop a working understanding of ERM’s other consulting service areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's in environmental toxicology, biology, ecology, or related discipline.

• 6+ years of consulting experience conducting CERCLA-style state and federal ecological risk assessment and/or site investigation/remediation projects and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.

• 6+ years of experience managing large ecological risk assessment and/or site investigation/remediation projects.

• Consistent "seller/doer" track record, including successfully writing proposals and winning major projects.

• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.

• Advanced knowledge of the regulatory climate around site investigation and remediation.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's or PhD in environmental toxicology, biology, ecology, or related discipline.

• 8+ years of consulting experience conducting CERCLA-style state and federal ecological risk assessment and/or site investigation/remediation projects and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.

• 12+ years of experience managing large ecological risk assessment and/or site investigation/remediation projects.

• Business development experience for large programs/contracts and existing client relationships is preferable.

For the Principal Consultant, Ecological Risk Assessor position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $116,019 – $148,700 (USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geo