Consulting Director, Scientist
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the posting.
The posting includes:
- Title: Lead Complex Environmental Permitting Projects that Shape Sustainable Infrastructure (but we don't repeat as heading)
- Company: ERM
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts office.
- "Why This Role Matters" paragraph.
- "What Your Impact Is" bullet list (actually sentences each starting with verb). This is responsibilities.
- "Required What You'll Bring" list of requirements (education, experience, etc.)
- "Preferred" list.
- Pay: "For the Consulting Director, Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $143,250–$183,509 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible)."
- 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."
- Also note about bonuses etc.
- "Who We Are" paragraph about ERM.
- Application instructions: "Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes." This is application instructions, we must remove.
- EEO statement: "ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer..." remove.
- Also "Thank you for your interest in ERM!" remove.
We need to keep substantive info: role description, impact, responsibilities, requirements, preferred qualifications, pay, benefits. Also maybe "About the role" could be the initial paragraph(s) describing role. The posting includes a paragraph after title: "ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line in our Boston, Massachusetts office. In this high-impact role, you will provide senior technical leadership and project management expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, helping clients achieve successful permitting strategies and regulatory approvals while advancing sustainable outcomes." That's about the role.
Then "Why This Role Matters" paragraph.
Then "What Your Impact Is" list (responsibilities). Could be under Responsibilities heading.
Then "Required What You'll Bring" (requirements). Could be under Requirements heading.
Then "Preferred" (preferred qualifications). Could be under Qualifications or Skills? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We have Requirements and Preferred could be under Requirements (maybe combine) or Qualifications. Since they separate required and preferred, we could have Requirements (required) and Qualifications (preferred). Or we could have Requirements and Skills. But better: Requirements for required, Qualifications for preferred. Skills maybe not needed.
We have Benefits and Pay sections.
Schedule not mentioned, so omit.
We must not include headings with filler text. So we will include:
About the role
with paragraph(s) describing role.
Why this role matters
maybe not in list but we could treat as About the role? The instruction says use headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect those headings only. But we could also include "Why this role matters" as part of About the role. Safer to stick to the given headings.
Thus we need to map content to those headings.
- About the role: combine the initial paragraph and maybe "Why This Role Matters". Could be two paragraphs.
- Responsibilities: the "What Your Impact Is" list.
- Requirements: the "Required What You'll Bring" list.
- Qualifications: the "Preferred" list.
- Benefits: benefits paragraph.
- Pay: pay paragraph.
We should not include Schedule.
We must use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For Benefits we have a list of items (paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits). That's a list; we can make
- .
For Responsibilities: each sentence starting with a verb; we can make list.
For Requirements: list.
For Qualifications: list.
For About the role: prose
.
For Pay: prose
.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, application instructions, thank you, etc.
We must preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail.
Let's extract exact text.
About the role paragraph:
"ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line in our Boston, Massachusetts office. In this high-impact role, you will provide senior technical leadership and project management expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, helping clients achieve successful permitting strategies and regulatory approvals while advancing sustainable outcomes."
Why This Role Matters paragraph:
"This role is critical in ensuring that complex infrastructure, energy, and public-sector projects navigate regulatory landscapes effectively while protecting environmentally sensitive resources. As a senior advisor, you will guide clients through permitting processes and help deliver solutions that balance development and environmental stewardship."
We can combine into About the role section with two paragraphs.
Responsibilities (What Your Impact Is):
List items:
- 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.
- Provide technical expertise related to wetland restoration, coastal wetland protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate project impacts to wetlands, waterways, and other sensitive ecological resources.
- Develop mitigation strategies and permitting approaches to support successful project approvals.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through permitting and construction support.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
- Develop scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, and execution plans.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders.
- 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.
We need to keep each as
- .
Requirements (Required What You'll Bring):
List:
- 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.
- Proven 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.
Qualifications (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.
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."
We could make list items: paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, other applicable benefits.
Pay:
"For the Consulting Director, Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $143,250–$183,509 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible)."
We keep that as paragraph.
We must not include any mention of bonuses etc beyond that? It's part of pay paragraph, okay.
We must not include any other sections like Schedule.
Now output HTML fragment only.
Let's craft:
About the role
ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line in our Boston, Massachusetts office. In this high-impact role, you will provide senior technical leadership and project management expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, helping clients achieve successful permitting strategies and regulatory approvals while advancing sustainable outcomes.
This role is critical in ensuring that complex infrastructure, energy, and public-sector projects navigate regulatory landscapes effectively while protecting environmentally sensitive resources. As a senior advisor, you will guide clients through permitting processes and help deliver solutions that balance development and environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide technical expertise related to wetland restoration, coastal wetland protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate project impacts to wetlands, waterways, and other sensitive ecological resources.
- Develop mitigation strategies and permitting approaches to support successful project approvals.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through permitting and construction support.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
- Develop scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, and execution plans.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders.
- 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.
- Proven 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.
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For Benefits we have a list of items (paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits). That's a list; we can make
- .
For Responsibilities: each sentence starting with a verb; we can make list.
For Requirements: list.
For Qualifications: list.
For About the role: prose
. For Pay: prose
. We must remove boilerplate: EEO, application instructions, thank you, etc. We must preserve all substantive info; do not invent or summarize away detail. Let's extract exact text. About the role paragraph: "ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line in our Boston, Massachusetts office. In this high-impact role, you will provide senior technical leadership and project management expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, helping clients achieve successful permitting strategies and regulatory approvals while advancing sustainable outcomes." Why This Role Matters paragraph: "This role is critical in ensuring that complex infrastructure, energy, and public-sector projects navigate regulatory landscapes effectively while protecting environmentally sensitive resources. As a senior advisor, you will guide clients through permitting processes and help deliver solutions that balance development and environmental stewardship." We can combine into About the role section with two paragraphs. Responsibilities (What Your Impact Is): List items: - 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. - Provide technical expertise related to wetland restoration, coastal wetland protection, and regulatory compliance. - Evaluate project impacts to wetlands, waterways, and other sensitive ecological resources. - Develop mitigation strategies and permitting approaches to support successful project approvals. - Manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through permitting and construction support. - Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, schedules, budgets, and client communications. - Develop scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, and execution plans. - Serve as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders. - 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. We need to keep each as
- .
Requirements (Required What You'll Bring):
List:
- 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.
- Proven 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.
Qualifications (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.
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."
We could make list items: paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, other applicable benefits.
Pay:
"For the Consulting Director, Scientist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $143,250–$183,509 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible)."
We keep that as paragraph.
We must not include any mention of bonuses etc beyond that? It's part of pay paragraph, okay.
We must not include any other sections like Schedule.
Now output HTML fragment only.
Let's craft:
About the role
ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line in our Boston, Massachusetts office. In this high-impact role, you will provide senior technical leadership and project management expertise across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects, helping clients achieve successful permitting strategies and regulatory approvals while advancing sustainable outcomes.
This role is critical in ensuring that complex infrastructure, energy, and public-sector projects navigate regulatory landscapes effectively while protecting environmentally sensitive resources. As a senior advisor, you will guide clients through permitting processes and help deliver solutions that balance development and environmental stewardship.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide technical expertise related to wetland restoration, coastal wetland protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Evaluate project impacts to wetlands, waterways, and other sensitive ecological resources.
- Develop mitigation strategies and permitting approaches to support successful project approvals.
- Manage multiple concurrent projects from planning through permitting and construction support.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, schedules, budgets, and client communications.
- Develop scopes of work, proposals, cost estimates, and execution plans.
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, municipalities, and stakeholders.
- 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.
- Proven 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.
- .
For Responsibilities: each sentence starting with a verb; we can make list.
For Requirements: list.
For Qualifications: list.
For About the role: prose