Consulting Director, Scientist

About the role

The Consulting Director, Scientist at ERM will lead complex environmental permitting projects that shape sustainable infrastructure. The role requires senior technical leadership and project management expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical leadership and project management expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects.
• Guide clients through permitting processes and help deliver solutions that balance development and environmental stewardship.
• Lead environmental permitting efforts for infrastructure, energy, renewable energy, water, and public-sector projects.
• Prepare and manage permit applications, regulatory submissions, and supporting technical documentation.
• Obtain environmental approvals and guide projects through regulatory processes.
• Mentor and oversee wetland delineations, ecological assessments, habitat evaluations, and environmental field investigations as needed.
• Develop scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through permitting and construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with conservation commissions, state agencies, and federal regulators.
• Provide strategic guidance on environmental regulations and permitting pathways.
• Support business development and contribute to growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Ecology, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, wetlands science, ecological permitting, or related environmental management fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental permitting programs for complex infrastructure and development projects.
• Extensive knowledge of wetland regulations, environmental permitting processes, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Prominent ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams and deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Strong client relationship management skills with a track record of supporting business growth.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of technical competence in environmental impact assessment best practices.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, conservation commissions, or municipal environmental programs.
• Professional certifications such as JD, CEP, AICP, PWS, or similar.
• Expertise in wetland restoration, coastal resource management, or habitat protection initiatives.