Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist

ERM•Hartford, CT

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist with demonstrated experience with permitting capital projects in New England and New York. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, New England General Permits, and local land development regulations across the Northeast. With solid technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting efforts under the purview of state agencies, you will be leading on the development of large-scale capital expansion projects in the energy and power sector. This is new position, a great opportunity created for a senior leader to capitalize on recent clients demand for energy transition services. You'll have the chance to use the highly recognized ERM platform to keep growing our consulting offer for permitting-related project work and support the building of ERM's team in the Northeast, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices across the industry. We are open to hybrid or remote working, within the Norh East area.

Requirements

BS/MS in environmental studies, natural resources-related science, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field.
10+ years of consulting experience with state/local agencies and multi-media permitting.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, and book personal sales in new permitting consulting services.
Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the power and oil/gas sectors, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of environmental permitting requirements.
Well-developed team-building and influencing skills and the experience to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.

Responsibilities

As a "seller/doer," contribute to business development of ERM's full-range of Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) services. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for permitting-related activities in support of ERM clients' capital projects (i.e., power and electric and gas utilities). Lead the strategic planning and preparation of permit packages, serving in roles ranging from subject matter expert to QA/QC.
Manage a portfolio of complex capital development projects to achieve client's expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall growth and success of technical team.
Work with ERM's existing Capital Project service line to deepen relationships with ERM's key clients and establish new client relationships that result in growth.
Support the general growth and development of ERM's impact assessment technical community. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects. Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.