Consulting Director, Natural Resources

ERM • Overland Park, KS

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About The Position

At ERM we are shaping a sustainable future with the world's leading organizations. We partner with some of the leading Power and Energy (e.g., renewable energy) companies to help them site, license, construct and operate traditional and non-traditional energy and power assets to achieve their business objectives. We work closely with our clients at every stage of their capital project development, including identifying and assessing sites, navigating regulatory processes, managing public relations/stakeholder engagement, securing construction and operating permits for power transmission line and new energy infrastructure up through end-of-life asset decommissioning. We have enormous growth opportunities in our Capital Project Development practice in the heartland. We are now seeking experienced professionals in the Great Plains and Midwest, especially those with hands-on experience with complex natural resources permitting experience, to join our firm as Natural Resources Consulting Director. We are looking for established leaders who combine strong consulting and business development skills with a solid technical foundation and a track record of leading high performing teams to sell and deliver world-class services and outcomes.

Requirements

• BS in biology, ecology, environmental management, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 9+ years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental impact assessment, or equivalent experience within natural resources surveys and permitting.
• Experience in the delivery of multifaceted permitting programs for energy projects, including Endangered Species Act Section 10 and Section 7 permitting, and Eagle Conservation Plans and Take Permits.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory and permitting requirements and compliance management as they relate to power generation (including renewable energy), and electrical transmission.
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, time, and team management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines and inspire teams in a demanding work environment.
• Extensive experience working and leading as part of an integrated team providing technical deliverables for input into regulatory applications.
• Experience providing strategic guidance to support clients navigating the regulatory process.
• Experience providing direction to client consulting teams regarding application content requirements to contribute to successful regulatory reviews.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established health and safety protocols.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusiveness in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of technical professionals and foster, expand and leverage a network of excellent client relationships with a focused set of renewable energy organizations.
• Drive the continued growth of ERM’s business through recruiting and developing our next generation of leaders.
• Build, grow and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants.
• Contribute to delivery of projects, including strategic and tactical management of delivery teams, providing technical oversight and review of deliverables, and client and stakeholder facing project meetings.
• Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships with target clients by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.
• Work with ERM’s Partners and client Account Directors to implement client and market segment specific consulting programs for the region.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees