Principal Consultant, EHS Management Systems and Compliance (Principal Level) - ERM NC, Inc.

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Complianceto join our Sustainable Operations team and to play a key role in growing our business. The ideal candidate will bring technical capability and deep understanding of business processes to help our clients proactively address EHS risks and challenges.

As a senior leader, you will be responsible for supporting a range of EHS projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices. This is an excellent career opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for expanding ERM's environmental compliance area and client base in the Mid South US market by identifying and developing new opportunities, preparing effective technical proposals, and taking an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. 

• Direct strategic environmental permits/inspection and compliance assurance programs for a variety of industrial clients with complex technical/regulatory issues.  Work closely with clients and develop strong relationships to understand specific processes and develop a permitting and compliance strategy to help clients maintain maximum operating flexibility. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

• Serve as a senior technical resource on environmental compliance assurance and permitting programs, review plans, permits, and inspection documentation prior to submittal to clients and/or agencies. 

• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional environmental compliance markets (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).

• Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of compliance projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products.

• Support the general growth and development of ERM’s global management systems & compliance and auditing services.

• Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute compliance and auditing projects, including participating on teams of professionals from multiple offices around the global organization. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree.

• 6 years minimum experience required in environmental/compliance consulting preferred.

• Well established reputation and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.

• Proven experience in business development for environmental/regulatory compliance contracts, with the ability to contribute to ERM’s annual sales goals.

• Consulting experience working with SPCC, NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, and other environmental regulations.

• Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and “people” skills.

• Established relationships with regulatory authorities and large, private-sector industrial companies (potential clients).

• 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.