Managing Consultant, Ecological Risk Assessor (Senior Level) - Environmental Resources Management (ERM) : Job Details

ERM is seeking a motivated Managing Consultant, Ecological Risk Assessor/Project Manager to join our Site Investigation and Risk Assessment service team in Santa Barbara/Carpinteria, CA. Remote work acceptable. The ideal candidate brings consulting and project management experience, in order to provide technical leadership and cutting-edge technical support to grow ERM's service area in ecological risk assessment and site investigation services.

As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for consulting on, managing, and selling ecological risk assessment, site investigation and remediation related projects to build a sustainable business locally and across the Western US, while also networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices across the industry. Depending on the candidate's qualifications, this position can be for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and develop complex ecological risk assessment, site investigation and remediation projects with multi-person project teams. Oversee multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute site investigation and remediation projects, including participating on teams comprised of professionals from multiple offices around the global organization.
• Provide leadership in managing staff performance, recruiting and retention, and mentoring personnel for overall success of technical team.
• Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver financial results to grow opportunities across ERM's Contaminated Site Management service lines.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Develop a working understanding of ERM's other consulting service areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors in environmental toxicology, biology, ecology, or related discipline; master's or Ph.D. preferred. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• 6+ years of experience managing ecological risk assessment and/or site investigation/remediation projects.
• 3+ years of consulting experience conducting CERCLA-style state and federal ecological risk assessment and/or site investigation/remediation projects and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.
• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the regulatory climate around site investigation and remediation.

For the Managing Consultant, Ecological Risk Assessor (Senior Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $78,408 – $92,381 (USD). An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through this link or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

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!