Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex permitting and compliance for energy and technology sector projects, including NEPA, CEQA, and agency-specific regulations.
• Oversee preparation of permitting documents, environmental reviews, and impact assessment deliverables.
• Provide technical and project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence, and quality control.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to business development efforts to expand ERM’s energy and tech practice.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global technical teams to share best practices and deliver high-quality solutions.

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, or related natural resources field—or 8+ years equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of project management and permitting experience in energy, tech, or similar sectors across California or Arizona.
• Proven expertise in federal, state, and local permitting and planning, including NEPA and CEQA compliance.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for preparing concise, accurate reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
• Ability to manage project budgets and invoices, multiple priorities, mentor junior team members, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams.

Preferred

• Experience developing permitting strategies for energy and/or tech projects, including local land use permitting and securing Conditional or Special Use Permits.

Pay & Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay for the Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery position is $95,682-$124,245 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 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.