Principal Consultant, Permitting and Compliance Project Manager

Principal Consultant, Permitting and Compliance Project Manager (Principal Level) Environmental Resource Management (ERM) is seeking a Principal Consultant, Permitting and Compliance Project Manager to play a key role in growing our power sector business in the Mid‑Atlantic U.S. Region. 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 possessing strong technical writing and communication skills. Experience permitting transmission line projects in Virginia is required, with permitting experience in West Virginia and Kentucky highly desired. The candidate will serve as a project manager and/or task manager on multi‑disciplinary projects. Responsibilities Manage and provide technical expertise on capital delivery permitting projects for a variety of clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Prepare permit applications required by federal, state, or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy development expansion and maintenance projects. Be familiar with USACE Norfolk District, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ), and Virginia Marine Resource Commission (VMRC) permitting requirements. Develop plans, schedules, and project management reports, such as monthly progress reports. Participate in agency consultations, project meetings, and client communications. Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute natural resources impact assessment and capital project permitting. Travel up to 20% of the time for agency meetings, project team meetings, or site visits. Build strong collaborative relationships with clients and other ERM employees. Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in Capital Project Delivery through excellence in technical delivery and business development. Work with other ERM resources to deepen relationships with key clients and establish new client relationships that result in significant net revenue growth. Requirements Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, or related discipline. 8+ years of consulting or industry experience working with power clients on complex projects under a variety of state and federal regulatory frameworks (VA or Mid‑Atlantic U.S. preferred). Working knowledge of key natural resource regulations including the Clean Water Act (Section 401/404), Endangered Species Act (Section 7), and National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106). Experience reviewing Erosion and Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Construction General Permits, and associated detailed construction drawings for accuracy. Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents. Well‑developed team‑building and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the confidence to address client and business needs and project challenges. Excellent writing, communication, collaboration, project management, strategic thinking, and people skills. Compensation and Benefits For the Principal Consultant, Permitting and Compliance Project Manager (Principal Level) position, the annual base pay ranges from $97,837 to $130,254 (USD). Compensation may vary based on experience, location, and other factors. This role is eligible for an annual discretionary performance bonus. Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other eligible benefits. How to Apply You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr