Managing Consultant, Project Manager

ERM•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

If you're a seasoned environmental or construction professional ready to own complex, high‑stakes work, this is your moment. At ERM, you won’t just manage projects—you’ll influence the future of remediation, demolition, and decommissioning across North America. Step into a role where your leadership ensures safety, precision, and impact at some of the most challenging industrial sites in the world. Why This Role Matters ERM is growing—and so is the demand for strategic, safety‑driven project leaders who can guide large‑scale demolition, decontamination, and decommissioning (DDD) and remediation efforts. As a Managing Consultant, Project Manager, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the success of complex environmental construction projects across oil & gas, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and power sector sites. Your expertise will help clients reduce risk, meet compliance obligations, and restore sites responsibly. What Your Impact Is In this role, you’ll be the backbone of project delivery—translating technical plans into safe, successful field execution. You’ll lead contractors, manage schedules and budgets, solve on‑site challenges, and ensure every decision is guided by ERM’s commitment to health, safety, and technical excellence. Your impact will extend beyond the field as you collaborate with project managers, support client relationships, and contribute to business development activities.

Requirements

Substantial experience as a construction supervisor or a BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (2 years’ experience may substitute for 1 year of education).
5-8 years of environmental engineering and construction management consulting experience.
Experience working on construction sites (DDD preferred), including preparing work plans, leading field efforts, and report writing.
Strong background implementing strict Health & Safety protocols; OSHA 30‑hour construction safety and 40‑hour HAZWOPER (or willingness to obtain after hire).
Ability to estimate, track, and process project costs; proficiency with cost estimating tools.
Excellent communication, client service, and project delivery skills with a strong commitment to quality.
Proven ability to oversee remedial/construction subcontractors and manage field operations.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
Willingness to travel up to 50% during active construction oversight.

Nice To Haves

Prior involvement in business development activities such as proposals, interviews, or client meetings.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute remediation and DDD construction projects, including design reviews, constructability assessments, cost opinions, and schedule management.
Act as a key liaison between field operations and Partner In Charge to ensure technical accuracy and project alignment.
Support business development through proposal preparation, client meetings, and identifying upcoming project needs.
Plan and schedule field teams, evaluate subcontractor performance, and negotiate/resolve change order requests.
Lead pre‑construction meetings, manage field staff, conduct progress meetings, and oversee subcontractors and inspectors.
Review contractor submittals, RFIs, clarifications, change orders, and ensure adherence to project specifications.
Provide project management and quality assurance across site restoration, earthwork, remedial system implementation, and other environmental construction scopes.
Support or coordinate with the Field team on characterization, remediation, and DDD projects.
Develop and implement site‑specific Health & Safety Plans; conduct daily briefings and maintain safety documentation.
Identify and resolve issues arising from inspections or contract administration.