Managing Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting Project Manager (Senior Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Job Description:

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting Project Manager to support our growing power sector business in the Great Lakes and Northeast region. The successful candidate will have proven success as a project manager or task leader on new-build electric transmission projects; managing staff in a project setting; assessing existing environmental conditions and predicting impacts; comparing alternatives; and preparing reports. Strong technical writing and communication skills are required. Experience with transmission line routing/siting and permitting in the Midwest and/or Virginia is highly desired. The ideal candidate will be located in MN, WI, IL, MI, OH, or western PA. 

As a project manager, you will contribute your consulting and management skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in our Great Lakes and Northeast region, while networking with ERM's national and global impact assessment team, and other technical experts. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid- to senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct routing and siting studies, conduct analyses, and oversee the preparation of reports for new-build electric transmission projects with complex technical/regulatory issues.


• Oversee multiple projects consistent with each client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on deliverables.


• Delegate assignments to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff.


• Prepare written expert witness testimony for evidentiary hearings and provide oral testimony at such hearings when required.


• Participate in agency meetings and public open houses, both in-person and online.


• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads. 


• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related disciplines; or equivalency of 2 years' experience per year of education.


• 5+ years consulting or industry experience working with power clients on complex projects.


• Previous experience managing and supporting the routing and siting of electric transmission projects, particularly in the Midwest or state of Virginia.


• Excellent writing, communication, strategic/critical thinking, and “people” skills.


• High degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of transmission line siting and construction best practices, with a solid grasp of key impact assessment issues (e.g., wetlands, protected species, visual resources, cultural resources).


• Well-developed team building and influencing skills, high integrity, and the experience to effectively address client and business needs and challenges. 


• A positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company. 


• Travel up to 15 percent of the time.

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!