Consulting Partner, Environmental Compliance

ERM•Austin, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Consulting Partner, Environmental Compliance, to join its Safe and Sustainable Operations team in a Gulf office in Houston, New Orleans, Austin, or Dallas. The role is based in a flexible, hybrid work environment and focuses on leading large-scale client engagements, shaping commercial strategy, and delivering integrated environmental compliance solutions that reduce risk, improve operational performance, and support clients’ ESG commitments. The Consulting Partner will provide executive leadership in environmental compliance, operational risk, and EHS performance; build and sustain senior client relationships; and grow a high-performing consulting practice. The role includes driving profitable growth, contributing to ERM’s strategic direction as an equity Partner, developing innovative client solutions, and leading and mentoring teams. It also involves collaborating across ERM service lines and expanding ERM’s market visibility through thought leadership, industry engagement, and partnerships.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant experience in EHS compliance, environmental compliance, and risk management.
Executive-level consulting or corporate leadership experience with demonstrated business development success.
Proven ability to build and sustain senior client relationships.
Broad experience across compliance, reporting, and operational risk solutions.
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, including the ability to develop high-performing teams.
Established client network or recognized expertise in sectors such as technology, energy, or other industrial markets.
Demonstrated success growing consulting practices or service lines.
Experience contributing to strategic business direction at a senior leadership level.

Responsibilities

Lead client relationship development, sales, and delivery of ERM consulting services, emphasizing Safe and Sustainable Operations offerings.
Develop and implement EHS compliance and risk management systems to strengthen governance and manage regulatory obligations.
Advise clients on EHS performance data management, reporting, and disclosure.
Drive commercial strategy to pursue and win new business aligned with ERM’s global priorities.
Co-develop practical, innovative solutions that deliver long-term client value.
Build, grow, and lead a high-performing consulting team while mentoring emerging leaders.
Collaborate across ERM service lines to drive innovation and deliver integrated solutions.
Expand ERM’s market visibility through thought leadership, industry engagement, and partnerships.
Expand key client relationships and secure new opportunities to drive profitable growth.
Shape commercial strategy aligned with priority sectors and global objectives.
Contribute to the firm’s strategic direction as an equity Partner.
Strengthen ERM’s market position in environmental compliance through client and industry engagement.
Provide executive-level leadership in environmental compliance, operational risk, and EHS performance.
Develop and deploy innovative compliance and risk management solutions.
Guide clients in integrating sustainability objectives with regulatory compliance and resource management.
Deliver solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk exposure.
Recruit, mentor, and develop future leaders within Safe and Sustainable Operations.
Identify emerging talent and support career progression and succession planning.
Champion ERM’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and inclusion.