Managing Consultant, Environmental Compliance

ERM • Nashville, TN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead complex environmental compliance programs that shape how global organizations operate—while accelerating your path to leadership. At ERM, as a Managing Consultant, Environmental Compliance, you’ll step into a high-impact, client-facing role where your expertise directly influences how leading industrial organizations navigate regulatory complexity and advance sustainable operations. You’ll partner with senior leaders, guide critical compliance strategies, and take on growing responsibility across project leadership, client engagement, and team development—positioning yourself as a trusted advisor and future leader within a global consulting firm. Why This Role Matters? Organizations are under increasing pressure to operate responsibly while navigating evolving environmental regulations. In this role, you will help clients proactively manage compliance, reduce risk, and embed sustainable practices into their operations—directly influencing business continuity, environmental performance, and long-term value. What Your Impact Is: Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex U.S. environmental regulations and compliance strategies Lead and execute high-visibility projects that drive regulatory compliance and operational excellence Strengthen client relationships while contributing to business growth and repeat engagement Elevate team capability through mentorship and knowledge sharing across ERM’s global network Help organizations move from reactive compliance to proactive, strategic environmental management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of environmental compliance experience (consulting and permitting strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of key regulations (e.g., CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, OPA)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical writing skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, databases)
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and/or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• 6–10 years of relevant experience, including consulting
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and/or junior staff
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage environmental permits, plans, and compliance programs aligned with regulatory requirements and client operations
• Lead environmental compliance assessments, audits, and corrective action planning
• Prepare and manage reporting for programs such as air quality, hazardous waste, stormwater, NPDES, TRI, and Tier II
• Conduct and oversee Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and limited transaction-related compliance reviews
• Provide on-site environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance support as needed
• Compile, analyze, and interpret environmental data to inform client recommendations
• Deliver projects on time, within scope and budget, and to ERM quality standards
• Partner with senior leaders to manage client accounts and support business development efforts
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building a high-performing consulting team

Benefits

• As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
• At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career.
• We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.
• Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.
• We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

What This Job Offers

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