Consulting Partner, Environmental Compliance & Management Systems

ERM is the largest global pure-play sustainability consulting firm. 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 opportunities for future generations. As part of the continued growth and innovation of our Sustainable Operations team, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced leader to join our global consulting firm as an EHS Partner and become a true owner and shareholder in a business with sustainability at its heart. Our Sustainable Operations team provides highly innovative services across the full breadth of EHS advisory areas such as sustainability auditing, information solutions, safety programs, compliance and management systems, training, and corporate reporting. The role will be based in Houston, Texas or New Orleans, Louisiana, and we offer a hybrid working environment. The Role As an EHS Partner, you will develop compliance, risk, assurance, and management systems for our clients in a wide range of industries. In this role, you will partner with the world’s largest, most exciting and innovative clients to develop world-class EHS programs. You will have access to EHS leaders at these companies that will value your expertise and ERM’s outstanding global team of experts. You will have the opportunity to implement novel and far-reaching solutions at the nexus of compliance and sustainability. A highly organized leader who is a strong communicator and influencer will flourish in this role. A candidate with a strong consulting background, or experience selling environmental services, paired with technical understanding of Environmental Compliance and Management solutions will assume a pivotal role in shaping a growing EHS solutions practice. We seek individuals to help us drive the continued growth of ERM’s business through selling and delivering world-class services. This is a Partner-level opportunity for a Principal/Director/VP-level professional looking to further their career with an equity stake in a global company that leads the field in sustainability consulting. A career as an ERM Partner is unique. Key Responsibilities Primary focus on client relationship development, sales, and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM’s consulting services to deliver strategic value to our clients. In particular, play a key role in growing ERM’s EHS service offering across its broad portfolio of services: Developing and deploying EHS compliance and management systems and providing ISO standards support Delivering multi-media permitting, compliance, and performance improvement Developing and leading EHS audit programs Integrating ESG drivers into EHS management systems, compliance and audits Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities. Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants. What you bring Relevant academic background in science, engineering, environmental management, or related degree. Demonstrable record of successfully delivering multimillion-dollar sales results annually, including successfully winning large and strategic projects. 15 years of progressive Environmental Compliance and Management Systems experience in a consulting environment, working substantially with private sector clients. Experience working with the power sector will be considered a plus. Solid understanding of environmental regulations with a strong track record of strategy and tactical regulatory compliance and permitting, as well as innovation in EHS compliance (e.g., management systems, auditing) and operationalizing sustainability goals. Passionate about EHS performance improvement and possess substantial experience in developing and delivering world-class EHS program solutions. In-depth understanding of client needs, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business. 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! #LI-RG1 At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. 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