Onsite
Are you a seasoned environmental leader ready to take the reins on high‑visibility remediation programs that shape the future of industrial operations across Texas and Louisiana? At ERM, you’ll step into a role where your technical expertise, client leadership, and strategic vision directly influence major energy, manufacturing, and technology clients—while guiding the next generation of consultants to excellence. If you thrive at the intersection of project delivery, client partnership, and team leadership, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact with a global sustainability leader.
Why This Role Matters
This role sits at the core of ERM’s mission to help organizations navigate complex environmental challenges with integrity, innovation, and precision. As a Managing Consultant, Environmental Geologist/Hydrogeologist/Scientist or Engineer on our Contaminated Site Management team, you will be entrusted with leading some of our most complex remediation and investigation programs, strengthening client relationships, and shaping the growth of our practice across Texas and Louisiana. Your leadership will not only influence project outcomes—it will elevate ERM’s reputation, expand our regional presence, and build a stronger, more capable consulting community.
What Your Impact Is
Lead and manage site investigation, remediation, and environmental construction projects for major industrial clients across power, technology, and manufacturing sectors.
Design innovative remedial solutions for contaminated soil and groundwater, leveraging emerging technologies and proven systems.
Build and strengthen client relationships, ensuring repeat business and expanding ERM’s footprint in Texas and Louisiana.
Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geology, engineering, environmental science, or related discipline (or 8+ years equivalent experience).
4–5 years (6+ preferred) environmental consulting experience managing complex site investigation/remediation projects under CERCLA, RCRA, RECAP and other regulatory frameworks.
Proven business development skills with a track record of securing large programs/contracts.
Strong communication, strategic thinking, and negotiation skills with regulators.
Recognized technical expertise and reputation in the local marketplace.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred
Professional licensure (P.E. or P.G.), preferred.
Advanced knowledge of local regulatory climate and innovative remediation technologies.
Established network of industry contacts and ability to drive growth in the Contaminated Site Management service area.
Key Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring quality deliverables across ERM’s service lines (Brownfields redevelopment, sustainable sediments, risk assessment, site closure, and more).
Provide senior-level oversight during field investigations and remediation activities.
Prepare technical proposals and lead business development initiatives.
Collaborate with ERM’s global technical teams to share best practices and deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Mentor junior staff and delegate assignments effectively to build team capability.
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!
#LI-Hybrid
Want to know if this job is worth applying to?
