Managing Consultant, Mergers and Acquisitions - Infrastructure

ERM•Houston, TX

2d•$95,000 - $112,759

About The Position

Lead the Future of Sustainable Infrastructure Transaction Advisory Services Join ERM —the world’s largest pure-play sustainability consultancy—and help shape the future of infrastructure investments. As a Managing Consultant, Mergers and Acquisitions based in Houston, New York City, or Denver , you’ll play a strategic role in guiding financial institutions, infrastructure operators, and energy companies through complex deals that drive global sustainability. This is your opportunity to influence high-stakes decisions, deliver technical excellence, and unlock commercial opportunities that matter for generations to come. Why This Role Matters Infrastructure is the backbone of progress—and sustainability is its future. ERM’s M&A team is trusted by leading investors and operators to provide technical, ESG, and EHS due diligence on critical transactions. As demand for our expertise grows, we’re expanding our Infrastructure Service Line. Your leadership will ensure clients make informed, responsible investments that balance performance, risk, and long-term value. What Your Impact Is Shape Investment Decisions: Provide technical, operational, and business plan evaluations for infrastructure assets in buy-side, sell-side, and project financing deals. Drive Strategic Growth: Lead proposals, define scopes of work, and develop commercial terms that strengthen ERM’s market position. Deliver Excellence: Coordinate complex deliverables—Q&A submissions, management sessions, client meetings, and reporting—while ensuring quality and timeliness. Collaborate Across Expertise: Work with ERM’s global technical communities and Subject Matter Experts to deliver best-in-class solutions. Innovate for the Future: Contribute to internal development initiatives that enhance the functionality and impact of our Infrastructure Service Line.

Requirements

Solid academic background with an engineering focus (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical). Or equivalent experience.
6–8 years of technical consulting, engineering, or operational experience in energy/infrastructure sectors.
Strong technical acumen to identify risks and opportunities in documentation, site visits, and technical discussions (asset integrity, operational performance, management systems, business plans).
Exceptional organizational skills, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work and maintain rigorous standards.
Advanced report writing and presentation skills; experience in client-facing roles.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Previous management of external client projects.
Ability to lead complex projects and coordinate multiple workstreams.
Experience in technical due diligence (preferred but not essential).
Corporate finance qualification.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for site visits.
Knowledge of current, reasonable costs associated with Capex (Capital Expense) and Opex (Operational Expense) for engineering assets/projects.
Familiarity with decarbonization strategies and technologies.
Experience reviewing EPC contracts, financial models, designs, specifications, and budgets for industrial projects.

Responsibilities

Lead proposal development, including company profile, scope of work, scheduling, and commercial terms.
Manage and deliver technical due diligence projects for infrastructure investments.
Coordinate project deliverables—Q&A submissions, management sessions, client meetings, and reports.
Collaborate with ERM technical teams and subcontracted SMEs to ensure seamless project execution.
Drive internal initiatives to enhance the Infrastructure Service Line’s capabilities and market impact.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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