What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consulting Director, Environmental Health and Safety position at ERM Group?
Lead high‑impact safety strategies that shape the future of innovation.
Step into a role where your expertise drives meaningful change for some of the world’s most forward‑thinking organizations. At ERM—home to the largest global team of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) consultants—you’ll help global tech pioneers, biopharma innovators, and advanced manufacturers operate safer, smarter, and more sustainably. This is your opportunity to lead transformative programs, influence senior decision‑makers, and accelerate ERM’s impact across California and beyond.
Why This Role Matters
ERM partners with today’s most dynamic organizations to solve their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. As a Consulting Director, Environmental Health and Safety, you’ll guide clients toward safer workplaces, stronger compliance, and smarter operational strategies. Based in Walnut Creek, this role sits at the intersection of leadership, technical depth, and business growth—helping protect people, enhance performance, and create long-term value for organizations shaping the future.
What Your Impact Is
- Lead strategic growth for ERM’s Health & Safety Services in the San Francisco Bay Area and across California.
- Build and deepen trusted partnerships with senior leaders in Technology, BioPharma, Power, Media, and Telecommunications.
- Design and lead transformative EHS programs that reduce risk, improve safety outcomes, and deliver measurable business value.
- Mentor and inspire teams of consultants while fostering innovation, technical excellence, and a culture of continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or another related science—or equivalent experience.
- 8 years of relevant EHS experience, ideally within technology, biopharma, manufacturing, or energy.
- Strong understanding of California and federal EHS regulations.
- Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
- Ability to travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related science field.
- 10 years of progressive EHS experience across Technology, BioPharma, Power, Media, or Telecommunications sectors.
- Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH (strongly preferred).
- Experience with auditing, behavior-based safety, process hazard assessments, industrial hygiene, and safety process improvement.
- Familiarity with advanced safety disciplines including robotics safety, NFPA 70E, machine guarding, radiation safety, and EHS design (e.g., Building and Fire Code experience).
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and implement innovative safety programs addressing a broad spectrum of client needs, including:
- Auditing/Assessments
- Behavior-Based Safety
- Biohazards
- Chemical & Lab Safety
- Data Analysis
- Electrical Safety & NFPA 70E
- Fire Prevention
- Industrial Hygiene
- Laser Safety
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Machine Guarding
- Process Hazard Assessments
- Robotics Safety
- Safety Process Improvement
- Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
- Train and coach client teams to improve safety culture and performance.
- Analyze data and deliver actionable insights that reduce hazards and support compliance.
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to revenue growth through exceptional service delivery.
- Collaborate with ERM’s global network to solve complex, multidisciplinary challenges.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities through relationship-building and high-quality proposals.
- Lead large-scale programs and manage multidisciplinary teams.
- Deliver the full suite of ERM’s safety consulting services, including compliance audits, leadership training, and risk management systems.
- Drive innovation to anticipate emerging client needs and differentiate ERM in the marketplace.
- Achieve financial targets while ensuring client satisfaction, quality, and operational excellence.
For the Consulting Director, Environmental Health and Safety position, the anticipated annual base pay is $161,645–$204,153 (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.
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.
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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!
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Salary : $161,645 - $204,153