Managing Consultant, EHS Compliance Project Manager

ERM • Houston, TX

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the transformation of EHS programs from compliance obligations to strategic business advantages. At ERM, we help organizations solve complex environmental, health, and safety challenges while advancing operational excellence and sustainability. As a Managing Consultant, Safe and Sustainable Operations, you will play a strategic leadership role helping clients strengthen EHS performance, manage risk, and build resilient operations. Based in Houston, Texas, this position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, advise global organizations, develop client relationships, and influence the future of EHS programs across a wide range of industries.

Why This Role Matters
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations move beyond basic compliance toward resilient, high-performing EHS programs. In this role, you will manage projects and contribute technically to challenging EHS compliance, management systems, auditing, and compliance assurance projects and programs for clients locally, nationally, and internationally.

What Your Impact Is
Serve as project manager and deliver EHS compliance and management system projects that reduce risk and strengthen regulatory performance.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping EHS strategy and driving long-term program success.
Elevate EHS programs from compliance-driven to performance-oriented and sustainability-aligned.
Build and expand client relationships, generating repeat business and contributing to regional growth.
Mentor and develop talent, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• BS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree, or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years (7+ years preferred) of relevant multimedia EHS compliance and management systems, including consulting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in EHS compliance areas (e.g., e-waste, hazardous waste, stormwater, wastewater, and/or EPCRA).
• Experience with assessing regulatory applicability of regulations; compliance reporting; and communicating with and working with regulatory agencies.
• Experience writing proposals and managing projects, budgets, and timelines with accountability for quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives, delegate effectively, and mentor team members.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Positive outlook and collaborative approach.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CSP, CHMM).
• Experience working with auditing compliance programs, including e-waste, waste, stormwater, wastewater, and/or EPCRA.
• Experience with developing, maintaining and/or auditing EHS management systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001, R2, RIOS, ISO 9001).

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and deliver EHS compliance and management system projects that reduce risk and strengthen regulatory performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping EHS strategy and driving long-term program success.
• Elevate EHS programs from compliance-driven to performance-oriented and sustainability-aligned.
• Build and expand client relationships, generating repeat business and contributing to regional growth.
• Mentor and develop talent, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment.
• Lead EHS compliance audits, assessments, and corrective action implementation across client operations.
• Develop and implement EHS management systems and regulatory programs (water, waste, spill prevention).
• Provide support for permit application development and regulatory agency communication.
• Provide on-site compliance support and technical expertise at client facilities.
• Manage multiple projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take an active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.
• As a project manager, work closely with clients and ERM teams to achieve client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business and new opportunities.
• Prepare proposals, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to expanding ERM's EHS services.
• Mentor junior staff, delegate work effectively, and support team development and performance.
• Collaborate with ERM's global network to share best practices and deliver innovative solutions.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior