Consultant, Environmental Construction

About the role

As a Consultant, Environmental Construction at ERM, you play a critical role in safely transforming contaminated and industrial sites into spaces ready for reuse. Your work helps clients manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and move forward with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute remediation and DDD construction projects, including design reviews, constructability assessments, cost estimates, and pre-construction coordination
• Prepare remediation, construction, demolition, and decommissioning bid packages and engineering cost estimates
• Provide day-to-day oversight of contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and field staff to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work
• Maintain project progress, schedules, and site activities; identify risks and support timely resolution
• Review contractor submittals such as RFIs, change orders, and compliance documentation
• Serve as Field Safety Officer on assigned projects, developing and implementing site-specific Health & Safety Plans, conducting daily safety briefings, and maintaining safety records
• Coordinate issue resolution arising from inspections or contract administration
• Act as a liaison between field teams and ERM Project Managers, ensuring field execution aligns with project plans and specifications
• Support client communication and participate in business development activities, including proposal development and project planning discussions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• 1-3 years of experience in environmental engineering, remediation, or construction management consulting
• Hands-on experience supporting construction or remediation sites (DDD experience strongly valued)
• Strong working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and protocols
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification

Preferred

• Experience with demolition, decommissioning, and decontamination (DDD) projects
• Familiarity with contractor oversight, bid packages, and cost estimating
• Exposure to construction quality assurance (CQA) or construction management services