Principal Consultant, Safe and Sustainable Operations

Lead the Future of Sustainable Operations

Are you ready to influence how global industries navigate environmental, health, and safety challenges? At ERM, we don't just consult—we partner with the world's leading organizations to create safer, more sustainable operations. This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where your expertise drives strategic decisions and shapes the future of compliance and sustainability.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is a global leader in environmental consulting, and this role is pivotal in advancing our mission. You'll be at the forefront of guiding major industrial clients through complex regulatory landscapes, ensuring they operate responsibly while maintaining competitive agility.

What Your Impact Is

• Build and deepen executive-level client relationships that lead to transformative solutions.

• Drive ERM's growth in the East Coast market through strategic leadership and business development.

• Deliver innovative EHS compliance and permitting strategies that help clients thrive.

• Mentor and inspire the next generation of consultants while collaborating with global experts.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• BS/MS in Occupational Safety, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental), Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.

• 6+ years of environmental/compliance consulting (12+ years preferred), including 3+ years in business development.

• Proven ability to manage large, complex programs and deliver exceptional client outcomes.

• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills.

• Ability and willingness to travel.

Preferred:

• Established reputation and technical expertise in EHS compliance.

• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff.

• Existing relationships with regulatory authorities and major industrial clients in the Eastern U.S.

• Local or East Coast metropolitan area candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Grow: Drive ERM's EHS compliance and auditing services in the East Coast market through strategic leadership and business development.

• Client Partnership: Build and expand relationships with industrial clients, ensuring repeat business through exceptional delivery and trust.

• Technical Excellence: Oversee permitting, compliance assurance, and auditing programs, ensuring accuracy and regulatory alignment.

• Mentorship: Guide junior and mid-level consultants, fostering technical growth and leadership skills.

• Global Collaboration: Partner with ERM experts worldwide to deliver integrated solutions and advance global strategies.

For the Principal Consultant, Safe and Sustainable Operations position, the anticipated annual base pay is $134,470 – $159,499 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

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

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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