Managing Consultant, Scientist (Project Manager)

ERM•Austin, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the delivery of transformative energy projects shaping the future of North America's energy landscape. As a Managing Consultant, Scientist (Project Manager) based in the Gulf Coast region (Texas), you will play a pivotal role in delivering some of the most significant energy and infrastructure projects across North America. Joining ERM's growing Capital Project Delivery Team, you will work at the intersection of project leadership, environmental permitting, regulatory strategy, and client advisory services. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced consulting professional to guide complex capital projects from concept through execution while supporting investments across the oil and gas, LNG, power, renewable energy, low carbon, and broader energy transition sectors. If you're motivated by solving complex challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and helping clients navigate an evolving energy landscape, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Why This Role Matters? As organizations invest in critical infrastructure and energy transition initiatives, successful project delivery requires experienced leadership, deep regulatory expertise, and effective risk management. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients navigate complex permitting requirements, environmental impact assessments, and project execution challenges while advancing sustainable and responsible development. You will also play a key role in expanding ERM's presence within the Diversified Energy sector by managing high-profile projects, supporting business growth, and collaborating with experts across ERM's national Low Carbon Energy Transition (LCET) network. Your contributions will directly influence project success while helping shape ERM's long-term growth strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
4+ years of experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially within the energy sector.
Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
Experience managing projects with multidisciplinary teams and balancing multiple priorities, workstreams, and deadlines.
Experience managing and performing multi-media permitting associated with capital development projects.
Strong understanding of local, state, and federal permitting requirements and regulatory processes.
Demonstrated understanding of the energy regulatory environment, key regulatory agencies, and current and emerging issues.
Strong analytical, technical writing, presentation, and client communication skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work products.
Ability to work independently while leading project teams and driving project execution.
Experience supporting commercial success through identifying client opportunities, proposal development, and cross-selling multidisciplinary services.
Experience with line management and/or contributing to the professional development of team members.
Enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and a desire to work within a growing team.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience in either a consulting environment or working substantially within the energy sector.
Impact Assessment expertise, including NEPA EA/EIS, FERC, or similar agency experience.
USACE and NEPA expertise, including experience with FERC permitting and EIS development.
Familiarity with Texas and Louisiana state permitting requirements.
ESHIA (Environmental, Social, and Health Impact Assessment) experience.
Understanding of ERM's Diversified Energy Sector and the companies operating in this market, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business.

Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of capital development projects across the energy sector by managing scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and project risk.
Provide strategic permitting and environmental impact assessment guidance for complex infrastructure and energy projects.
Serve as a trusted client advisor throughout project lifecycles, from proposal development through project execution and delivery.
Support the advancement of low carbon and energy transition projects that are reshaping the industry.
Strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities to expand services and support commercial growth.
Help develop and mentor team members while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing project environment.
Influence the successful delivery of projects involving oil and gas pipelines, LNG facilities, low carbon capital development, solar, onshore wind, offshore wind, energy storage, and transmission.
Support and help manage large, complex, multidisciplinary, and global projects.
Demonstrate strong project management leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including project scoping, budget management, scheduling, and delivery oversight.
Manage and perform multi-media permitting associated with capital development projects, with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting requirements.
Ensure compliance with regulations administered by agencies such as: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)
Provide technical, subject matter, and project management expertise related to: Permitting strategies Due diligence reviews Environmental critical issues assessments Impact assessment deliverables Quality control reviews
Apply strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex project challenges.
Prepare and deliver high-quality technical reports, presentations, and client communications.
Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients and business partners.
Contribute to proposal development, project pursuits, and broader business development initiatives.
Collaborate across ERM's regional and national teams, including the Low Carbon Energy Transition (LCET) practice, to identify opportunities and deliver integrated client solutions.