Managing Consultant, Energy Project Manager (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a Senior Energy Project Managerin our Upper Midwest office to assist with current client development, new business development, and industry awareness. This position will focus on renewable energy, oil and gas, and electric transmission projects with responsibility for advancement of project development in both renewable energy permitting, oil and gas pipeline maintenance projects and major electric transmission programs across the United States. The position will require technical expertise and experience in energy facility siting and constraints studies, permitting, (NEPA) compliance, and agency interactions at all levels. An understanding of the complexities of energy and environmental policy with a broad knowledge base from which to draw experience is required. This is a Hybrid role.
The successful candidate will engage in the development of multiple clients concurrently and have responsibility for cultivating new business by identifying project opportunities and conducting client outreach. The Senior Energy Project Manager will work collaboratively with ERM teams/partners to build a portfolio of energy clients; actively track proposed policy changes or new initiatives; and be aware of market conditions and industry trends. Additionally, the candidate will assist ERM's development team in preparation of marketing materials and proposals.
Projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse. The successful candidate must be capable of managing varying priorities in order to provide high-quality project deliverables completed on time and within budget. The candidate will need to demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and creativity to generate ideas for research questions, work approaches, presentation of information, and issue resolution.
This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader and expand ERM's geographic footprint in the energy sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate technical proposals, identify new leads, and participate in business development with existing clients. Maintain client relationships to support repeat business. Interest in pursuing new business is also preferred.
• Technical expertise and experience in energy facility siting and constraints studies, permitting, (NEPA) compliance, and agency interactions at all levels.
• Manage projects that include NEPA compliance, biological resource assessments and constraints analyses, routing and siting, state and federal Endangered Species Act consultations, Clean Water Act Section 404, and Section 401 permitting, and cultural resources studies.
• Competency in providing quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC) oversight.
• Attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work directly with clients is imperative.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide project technical support to junior staff.
• Manage large and complex projects, either single or multi-site, on time and to budget including elements such as scope and delivery requirements, KPIs, budgeting, resourcing, planning, coordinating field and other technical work, and managing health, safety and risk aspects.
• Plans and facilitates meetings, focus groups, strategic planning sessions, and other events.
• Manages multiple projects concurrently-including directing the scope of work, collaborating with team members to complete project tasks, and managing client expectations.
• Act as client point of contact for project support, related to key client initiatives including day to day activities.
• Lead strategic meetings with regulatory agencies to address regulatory and/or legislative requirements such as state siting review applications/processes.
• Work closely with clients and regulators to develop and implement creative solutions to construct projects in areas with sensitive environmental resources.
• Collaborate with other ERM team members to execute impact assessment and capital project permitting (e.g., baseline studies, environmental impact assessment, routing studies, land planning, and facility siting and permitting).
• Contribute technical, subject matter or project management expertise on environmental critical issues assessments, impact assessment deliverables, and overall quality control review.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Planning, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or related natural resources science field of study.
• 4+ years of environmental impact assessment and natural resources permitting experience on renewable Energy Projects, including consulting for private-sector clients.
• Working knowledge of key natural resource regulations, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and Section 106 Consultations and resources.
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting in the Midwest, in particular with the preparation of applications for renewable and electric transmission projects for the Public Utility Commissions in this area.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Demonstrated ability to research and prepare concise and accurate technical documents.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as a collaborative member of a project team.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, which includes being comfortable and effective at communicating complex technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.

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.
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