Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence

About the role

Join ERM’s award-winning M&A Transaction Advisory team, based in Houston, TX, Denver, CO or Syracuse, NY (hybrid role; open to other locations), and help global corporations and financial institutions navigate environmental, health, and safety (EHS) risks during critical business transactions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHS and ESG due diligence for complex, multi-site portfolios across local, national, and global markets.
• Identify liabilities, risks, and opportunities that influence strategic business decisions.
• Support clients in achieving compliance and operational excellence during mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Perform EHS and ESG due diligence projects for multi-national clients, managing multi-person teams across regions.
• Conduct assessments aligned with ASTM Phase I and global protocols, including compliance reviews.
• Prepare detailed reports assessing environmental liability risks and operational compliance at industrial facilities.
• Collaborate with project managers to identify risks and opportunities in transactions.
• Communicate effectively with clients, ERM teams, and vendors to ensure project success.
• Deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule while maintaining ERM’s quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or 6+ years equivalent experience).
• Solid knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards and understanding of business/legal concepts in transactions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to write comprehensive technical reports.
• Flexibility to multi-task, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Industry experience in Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Infrastructure, Transportation, or Retail sectors.

Skills

• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Ability to conduct thorough due diligence and report findings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management and team collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits.
• Opportunity for bonus pay based on performance and business needs.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for the Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence position is $72,000–$95,293 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Schedule

This role is a hybrid role, combining remote work with occasional in-office attendance.