Sustainability Consultant

4 weeks ago


Washington, United States Environmental Resources Management (ERM) Full time
Lead Sustainability Expert

ERM is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Sustainability Expert to join our Corporate Sustainability Advisory service area. The successful candidate will lead client engagements, deliver high-quality client work, and grow the business.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate sustainability/ESG strategy, reporting, and disclosure, as well as project management experience. She/he will have a proven track record of helping clients design sustainability/ESG strategies, deliver sustainability/ESG reporting, and/or realize strategy implementation programs.

The successful candidate will be able to work with and provide direction to a first-class delivery team. ERM has enduring values, which are fundamental to our business conduct. We are passionate about our people, their safety, well-being, and development. ERMers take accountability, are client-focused, and collaborate with colleagues across geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead ESG strategy and disclosure projects, contributing significantly to business development in our Corporate Sustainability Advisory service area.
  • Develop support staff to enable ERM to make a significant and measurable change in moving companies toward sustainable business models.
  • Build strong and trusted relationships with clients and coworkers.
  • Distill complexity from detail to effectively coach colleagues to deliver high-quality outputs.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills, excellent writing and presentation skills, and a mastery of PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrate strong project management skills and oversight through the project lifecycle, including scoping, budget and delivery, teamwork, and organization.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of prior experience in an advisory position with responsibilities for client delivery and/or business development.
  • Bachelors or Graduate Degree in a relevant field, in addition to experience required above.
  • Proven track record in building strong and trusted relationships with clients and partners.
  • Proven track record in developing commercial strategies and converting opportunities into wins.
  • Experience in working with clients across sectors, including power, oil and gas, mining/metals, chemical, and manufacturing, is a plus.
  • Structured and effective communicator who can shape and deliver messages to executives and facilitate effective client engagements.
  • Experience with line management and/or contributing to the professional development of other teammates.

Locations:

  • Preferred: Washington, DC; Manhattan, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Walnut Creek, CA; Houston, TX.
  • Alternate locations may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

ERM offers 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 other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.



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