ERM is seeking a motivated Consulting Associate to join our M&A Transaction Advisory team in Syracuse, Houston, Boston, or Chicago offices.

In this role, you will manage and perform Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Environmental, Health and Safety due diligence transaction projects for multi-national corporate and financial sector clients, while working with ERM’s subject matter expert teams on related follow-on project tasks.

This is an excellent career opportunity to join our globally recognized and growing M&A Transaction Services team, voted by for 4 years.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform complex ESG and EHS due diligence projects involving multi-site portfolios and multi-person project teams locally, nationally, and globally.
• Provide consulting advice to legal, corporate, and venture capital clients.
• Perform due diligence assessments consistent with ASTM Phase I standards and other global protocols, and including broad-based compliance.
• Prepare reports that assess potential environmental liability risks, and compliance and operational status at manufacturing facilities.
• Perform environmental compliance assessments at industrial and commercial facilities, and recommend follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assess ESG risks and opportunities related to transactions.
• Work on regional and global projects while adhering to scope / budget / schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional Transaction Services market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development support).
• Work with ERM Partners-in-Charge and other Project Managers to effectively execute projects.
• Communicate with clients, ERM employees, and vendors as applicable.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelors or masters degree in environmental science / studies, sustainability, engineering or related discipline.
• 0 - 3 years of experience in environmental consulting and knowledge of environmental due diligence projects.
• Knowledge of ASTM Phase I standards, understanding of core business and legal concepts of business transactions, and interest in working on transactions.
• Knowledge of operational risk and asset integrity programs a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; experience writing comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic project schedules and needs.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-lasting relationships with clients, identify and capitalize on sales opportunities.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Local candidates preferred Syracuse, Chicago, Boston, Houston

Last updated : 2024-05-10