Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery

Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery at ERM

Environmental Resource Management (ERM) is seeking a Principal Consultant, Capital Project Delivery to play a key role in growing our power sector business.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated success leading permitting tasks on capital development projects including electric transmission lines, overseeing staff in a project setting, assessing environmental conditions and impacts, and strong technical writing and communication skills. Experience permitting transmission line projects is highly desired. The preferred location is the Midwest, with consideration for candidates in the Northeast.

This position will focus on providing routing / siting and permitting support for electric transmission and distribution projects and renewable energy projects. Projects are fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The role requires the ability to work independently and on project teams, manage varying priorities, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and project deadline tracking skills are required. The candidate may serve as a project manager and / or task manager on multi-disciplinary projects depending on experience and qualifications.

As a principal project manager, you will contribute leadership, client relationships, and technical consulting to support ERM’s growth while collaborating with ERM’s global impact assessment team and technical experts to share best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior professional to advance their career with a global environmental leader.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide technical expertise on routing / siting and permitting for power projects for clients with complex needs.
• Conduct detailed routing analysis and prepare summary routing reports for power projects.
• Prepare permit applications where required by federal, state, or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy development expansion and maintenance projects.
• Be familiar with USACE and other state / local permitting requirements.
• Develop plans and schedules and create project management reports (e.g., monthly progress reports).
• Participate in agency consultations, project meetings, and client communications.
• Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute project delivery tasks. ERM services include environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land use planning, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment, and water resources management.
• Travel up to 20% of the time for meetings or site visits.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with clients to expand ERM’s profile and market share.

Requirements

Salary : anticipated base pay of $104,236 – $137,540 (USD) per year. Compensation within this range depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, location, performance, and business needs. Bonus eligibility may apply in some cases.

Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP / DPSP, and other benefits as applicable.

Apply at https : / / www.erm.com / careers / apply / or via the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note : The amount and availability of any bonus or compensation is at the Company’s sole discretion unless paid and may be modified at any time in accordance with applicable law.

Who We Are : ERM is the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, partnering with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and opportunities.

ERM is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value diversity as a strength that helps us deliver better solutions for clients. Our team supports clients across organizations to operationalize sustainability with deep expertise in environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Resumes should not be forwarded to ERM’s jobs alias, employees, or any other location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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