Principal Consultant, Sustainable Operations​/Principal Level

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) seeks a Principal Consultant for Sustainable Operations to develop client relationships and manage EHS compliance projects in the Oil & Gas and Technology sectors. The role involves strategic leadership in environmental permits, compliance assurance, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have a relevant degree and extensive experience in environmental consulting. The position is based in St Paul, MN, with options in several Midwest cities.
Principal Consultant, Sustainable Operations (Principal Level)

Apply locations:
Minneapolis, Minnesota;
Milwaukee, Wisconsin;
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania;
Columbus, Ohio;
Cleveland, Ohio

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our Sustainable Operations team in New England, the Northeast or the Midwest. In this role, you will build client relationships, develop opportunities, and manage and contribute technically to challenging Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance assurance, permitting, management systems, and auditing projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical/Chemical, and Technology sectors and other industrial clients throughout the Gulf, as well as other national and international locations.

The successful candidate will also network with ERM's national compliance and auditing technical team to share consulting opportunities, business relationships, and the application of best practices to address client needs.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for expanding ERM's EHS compliance area and client base in the Texas market. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.

• Direct strategic environmental permits/inspection and compliance assurance programs for a variety of industrial clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Work closely with clients and develop strong relationships to understand specific processes and develop a permitting and compliance strategy to help clients maintain maximum operating flexibility. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

• Serve as a senior technical resource on EHS compliance assurance and permitting programs, review plans, permits, and inspection documentation prior to submittal to clients and/or agencies.

• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional environmental compliance markets.

• Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of compliance projects and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products.

• Support the general growth and development of ERM’s global management systems & compliance and auditing services. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute compliance and auditing projects.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree. PE license desired.

• 6+ years (10+ years preferred) of relevant experience in environmental/compliance consulting.

• Well established reputation and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.

• Proven experience in business development for environmental/regulatory compliance contracts, with the ability to contribute to ERM’s annual sales goals.

• Consulting experience working with SPCC, NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, and other environmental regulations.

• Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and “people” skills.

• Established relationships with regulatory authorities and large, private-sector industrial companies in Texas and the Southeastern US.

• Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM, we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.

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.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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