Managing Consultant, Environmental Air Quality

ERM•Cleveland, OH

5d•$103,900 - $132,600•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Air Quality to join its growing team in the United States. The role combines technical leadership, client advisory, project management, and business development to deliver air permitting and compliance solutions, with a focus on technology and data center clients. The successful candidate will lead complex air quality initiatives, advise clients on compliance and permitting requirements, develop strategies that support operational flexibility, and contribute to the growth of ERM’s Air Quality practice. The position involves managing strategic air permitting evaluations, permit applications, and compliance assurance programs; interpreting and applying environmental regulations; coordinating with regulators; and managing project teams across multiple offices. The Managing Consultant will also build client relationships, support proposals and business development, and mentor junior staff. The position requires a valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle because duties include frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area. Immigration sponsorship is not available. The anticipated annual base pay is $103,900–$132,600 USD. Actual pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of air quality compliance and permitting experience, including managing and implementing Clean Air Act programs such as Title V, New Source Review, and MACT.
Experience managing multiple air quality projects and building client relationships that result in repeat business.
Experience working with permitting agencies across different states and localities.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Experience writing comprehensive technical reports.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

Nice To Haves

Technology sector experience.
Experience supporting data center sites.

Responsibilities

Manage air permitting evaluations, permit applications, and compliance assurance programs for data center and technology clients.
Work with clients to understand facility processes and develop permitting and compliance strategies that support operational flexibility.
Deliver projects to client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
Provide technical expertise on air quality regulatory compliance and permitting, including facility regulatory analyses; major and minor source permits under NSR, PSD, Title V, and state regulations; and NESHAP MACT compliance.
Interact with local regulators to support permit application review and issuance.
Build and maintain client relationships that generate repeat business and grow the Air Quality service area.
Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through technical delivery and business development.
Manage project teams, including across multiple ERM offices, delegate assignments, and mentor junior staff.
Collaborate with ERM’s national air quality network to share technical expertise and best practices.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
401(k).
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
Potential eligibility for discretionary bonus pay; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible.