Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting​/Due Diligence Pro

Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting / Due Diligence Project Manager

Location:

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Employment type:

Full Time

Start date:

Immediate

Remote Job:
Yes
Telecommute:
Yes
Sponsor Visa:
No

Experience required: 5+ years

• Environmental Permitting
• Due Diligence
• Project Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Technical Reporting
• Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
• Risk Identification
• Mitigation Strategies
• Wildlife Assessments
• Wetland Delineations
• Air Quality Permitting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Sustainability Goals
• Capital Projects
• Stakeholder Communication
• Business Development

Are you looking for a chance to lead, innovate, and create lasting environmental impact? Join ERM and help us build a sustainable future. At ERM, we’re not just managing compliance—we’re shaping the future of sustainable development. This is your opportunity to join a global leader and make a measurable impact on projects that define tomorrow’s technology landscape.

• Lead environmental risk evaluations, permitting, and approvals for technology infrastructure and major capital projects.
• Identify permitting requirements during site acquisition and due diligence processes.
• Manage regulatory agency interactions and develop mitigation strategies for environmental risks.
• Collaborate with architecture and engineering partners on conceptual master planning.
• Communicate environmental requirements to diverse stakeholders including legal, real estate, design, and sustainability teams.
• Oversee preparation of reports, permitting documents, and environmental reviews at federal and state levels.
• Serve as project manager, technical expert, and QA/QC reviewer to ensure quality and compliance.
• Drive business development through proposal preparation and client relationship management.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and health & safety protocols.
• Work across ERM’s global network to share best practices and deliver exceptional results.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, biology/ecology, planning, program management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of relevant experience in environmental permitting and/or due diligence.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presenting to clients.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and thrive in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Experience with permitting timelines, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Technical skills in wildlife or ecological surveys (e.g., wetland delineations, wildlife assessments).
• Familiarity with air quality permitting and multi‑media regulatory compliance programs.

Anticipated annual base pay: $90,100 – $118,233 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay. Bonus, commission, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed.

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.

ERM is a proud 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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter directly. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. 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.