Consulting Senior Associate, Assistant Project Manager

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* * and help shape the future of sustainable energy. We’re looking for a
** Consulting Senior Associate, Assistant Project Manager
** who thrives on coordination, problem-solving, and delivering results for complex utility projects. If you’re passionate about environmental compliance and want to make an impact in the power sector, this role is for you.
** Why This Role Matters
** Power utilities face increasing regulatory and operational challenges. Your expertise will help ensure vegetation management projects run smoothly, meet compliance standards, and support reliable energy delivery. This is your opportunity to grow as a leader in a dynamic consulting environment while contributing to critical infrastructure projects.
** What Your Impact Is
** As an Assistant Project Manager, you’ll be the backbone of project execution—keeping schedules on track, budgets aligned, and communication flowing. You’ll work closely with project managers, technical teams, and clients to:
* Coordinate permitting activities for vegetation management programs.
* Maintain accurate documentation and deliverables.
* Drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to resolve constraints and improve processes.
** What You’ll Bring
**** Required
* ** Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, project management, planning, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
* 1-2+ years of experience in project/program management or environmental project coordination.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and tools like Smartsheet/SharePoint.
** Preferred
* ** Experience supporting client deliverables and coordinating across teams.
* Familiarity with vegetation management programs and regulatory requirements.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Prepare and review encroachment permit packages for accuracy and compliance.
* Support scope, schedule, and budget management for large, complex projects.
* Coordinate field data collection and integrate findings into workflows.
* Track deliverables, maintain documentation, and provide status updates to project managers and clients.
* Facilitate communication between environmental and operational teams.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

For the
** Consulting Senior Associate, Assistant Project Manager
** position, the anticipated annual base pay is **$61,299–$75,562 (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.
** Note**:
Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
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* 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.

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