ERM is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to play a key role in our growing Environmental Impact Assessment and Biodiversity and Ecological Services teams in the Atlantic Central region. The preferred office locations are Malvern, PA and Ewing, NJ. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-career professional looking to advance their career with ERM’s experienced consulting teams in land use permitting; wetland characterization, restoration, and design; species management; and erosion and sedimentation control compliance across the mid-Atlantic with an emphasis in New Jersey.

As a senior leader, you will manage all aspects of land use permitting processes, including but not limited to managing existing conditions field characterization surveys, conducting research to define permitting requirements, coordinating with appropriate agencies during permitting processes, developing permitting plans, coordinating and participating in client and agency meetings, and developing permit application components for a variety of projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and provide technical expertise on multi-media permitting and compliance documentation in support of ERM clients’ capital development (i.e., renewable energy projects, oil and gas, power generation, electrical transmission, and mining) and remediation projects.


• Lead preparation of local, state, and federal permitting documents with an emphasis on New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection but also including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and other various state and local agencies.


• Supervise junior- and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in technical planning and permitting, as well as wetland delineations using the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manuals (1987 and 1989) and Regional Supplements.


• Contribute to preparing permitting deliverables, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to quality review.  Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection and survey field work, data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.


• Oversee multiple projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


• Prepare technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. Maintain client relationships to support repeat business.


• Be knowledgeable about current and projected projects being executed in the Atlantic Central and larger region, in order to assist with coordination of current staff, and identification of staffing needs.


• Understand ERM’s service areas and market strategy and participate in recruiting and interviewing efforts to build a strong and cohesive regional team.


• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees locally, regionally, and nationwide.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in environmental science, biology, or natural resources or related field; PWS, WPIT, or similar registration is a plus.


• 5 to 10 years of wetland, planning and permitting experience, including consulting for private-sector clients.


• High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of land use planning best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues for land development projects (e.g., sediment and erosion control, stormwater management, wetlands, protected species, and visual impact assessment).


• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.


• Solid experience building sustaining relationships with major clients.


• Demonstrated ability to seamlessly work as part of a team.


• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.


• Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including ability to develop a positive reputation with land use staff.


• 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. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

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!