Senior Lead Consultant, M&A Due Diligence

Company Description

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Job Description

Hybrid‑based position in our New York City, NY or Princeton, NJ office.

Ramboll is hiring for a Senior Lead Consultant to join the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Team. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference— for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

Join our Due Diligence team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Lead Consultant, you will conduct Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs), compliance reviews of complex industrial facilities and/or facilities with long industrial histories, and assist clients with post‑transaction integration.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conducting environmental due diligence reviews, including environmental compliance reviews, of industrial sites to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business transactions. These responsibilities may include desktop reviews, visiting industrial facilities, interviewing company management or site personnel, reviewing historical information regarding a site, and/or preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports consistent with ASTM standards or other custom reports tailored to client‑specific needs.
• Providing general environmental compliance support to clients across a variety of regulatory program areas including hazardous waste, wastewater/stormwater, air emissions, chemical/spill prevention, EPCRA reporting, and state/local environmental regulations. These tasks may also include permit transfers and environmental reporting.
• Traveling to facilities for site visits, including both local and non‑local travel.
• Supporting multiple projects and meeting high‑quality standards on project deliverables.
• Assisting with the development of junior team members, contributing to proposals and cost estimates, and managing certain projects.

About you

• Minimum B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (civil, environmental, chemical) or B.S./B.A. in a relevant science discipline (environmental science, geology, chemistry, physics, or biology). Advanced degree desirable, but not required.
• 7+ years of experience in the performance of Phase I ESAs and environmental compliance reviews for various types of industrial facilities. Additional experience in the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites is helpful, as is experience with emerging contaminants, health and safety, and ESG.
• A demonstrated ability to perform Phase I ESAs and limited environmental compliance reviews of complex industrial sites, with the ability to travel on short business trips. Driver's license and air travel required.
• Accustomed to working in a fast‑paced transactional environment, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and possessing excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to distil complex EHS or other technical issues into terms our clients can understand.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and willing to learn, grow, and actively contribute to the project team.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Being valued for the unique person you are
• Never being short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, your base pay is only part of your overall total compensation package. At the time of this posting, this role is likely to be compensated at an annual base salary between $97,500 - $126,500. Actual pay may be more or less than the posted range, depending on numerous factors, including experience, geographical location, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and skill level, and does not include bonuses, overtime, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ramboll is committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. If you would like accommodations during the application process, please let us know.