Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence

About the role

Join ERM’s award-winning M&A Transaction Advisory team, based in Manhattan, NY; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Rolling Meadows, IL; Philadelphia, PA; or Hartford, CT (hybrid role; open to other locations).

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

• Required 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

We offer a 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 to eligible employees.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for the Consulting Associate, Environmental Due Diligence position is $70,000–$83,333 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Schedule

This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).