Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery

Ready to lead transformative capital projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure?At ERM, we’re more than consultants—we’re strategic partners helping organizations navigate complexity, accelerate sustainability, and deliver lasting impact. As a Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery, based in Overland Park, Kansas, you will lead high-profile environmental permitting and compliance efforts for large-scale capital projects. This is a pivotal, client-facing role where your expertise will directly influence critical decisions across renewable energy, electric transmission, and midstream oil and gas developments.Why This Role MattersERM is a global leader in sustainability consulting, and this role plays a key part in advancing that mission. You will guide clients through regulatory and environmental challenges tied to complex capital projects—helping them move forward responsibly while safeguarding natural resources and communities. Your work will shape outcomes that matter, both locally and globally.What Your Impact IsDrive successful delivery of multi-media environmental permitting and NEPA processes for high-profile projectsLead client engagements, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and quality expectationsBuild and strengthen relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and clientsElevate ERM’s reputation as a trusted advisor in sustainability and environmental complianceWhat You'll BringRequired:BS/MS in environmental science, natural resources management, ecology, or related field or equivalent experience4+ years (8 years preferred) of consulting experience in NEPA impact assessment and multi-media permitting (ESA processes, Section 7/10 consultations, HCP development)Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams in a fast-paced environmentExceptional technical writing and communication skillsCollaborative mindset and commitment to ERM’s sustainability visionThis position is not eligible for immigration sponsorshipPreferred:Established client relationships in the Midwest energy and infrastructure sectorsExperience with international projects and global regulatory frameworksKey ResponsibilitiesLead and manage environmental permitting and compliance for renewable energy, transmission, and oil & gas projectsOversee ESA consultations, develop Habitat Conservation Plans, and prepare mitigation strategiesDeliver NEPA-compliant impact assessments and management plans, ensuring regulatory alignmentProvide strategic guidance to clients, identifying opportunities to add business valueMaintain high standards for health & safety, financial performance, and client satisfactionWho 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-LR1 #LI-HybridSummaryLocation: Overland Park, Kansas; St Louis, MissouriType: Full time