Technical Consulting Director, EHS and Air Compliance and Management Systems

ERM • Nashville, TN

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the Future of EHS & Sustainability If you’re a seasoned Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) leader ready to shape strategy at scale, this is your opportunity to step into a highly visible, impact-driven role. As a Technical Consulting Director, EHS and Air Compliance and Management Systems based in Indianapolis, IN, you will partner with leading global organizations to transform how they approach compliance, risk, and sustainability. At ERM, your expertise won’t just guide projects—it will influence enterprise-wide decisions, elevate ESG performance, and help clients operationalize meaningful, measurable change. Why This Role Matters? EHS and ESG are no longer support functions—they are central to business resilience and long-term value creation. At ERM, we help organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes while advancing sustainability goals. This role plays a critical part in shaping how companies integrate compliance with forward-thinking environmental and social strategies, ensuring safer operations and a more sustainable future. What Your Impact Is: Serve as a trusted advisor to top-tier clients, leading the design and implementation of EHS compliance and management systems. Drive integration of ESG priorities into operational frameworks, helping organizations move beyond compliance toward performance excellence. Strengthen ERM’s market presence by delivering innovative, high-value solutions across industries. Lead, mentor, and inspire teams—building the next generation of EHS and sustainability leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, safety, environmental management, or related field.
• Minimum 3.25 GPA.
• 8–12+ years (15+ preferred) of progressive EHS experience, including team leadership
• Deep knowledge of environmental regulations and proven success in compliance strategy, permitting, and management systems
• Expertise in operationalizing sustainability goals through EHS programs
• Strong client relationship skills and proven ability to co-create innovative solutions

Nice To Haves

• Established network and relationships with EHS leaders in corporate environments
• Experience integrating ESG drivers into compliance frameworks and audits
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable performance improvements in EHS programs

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong industry relationships while delivering exceptional client value
• Develop and deploy EHS compliance solutions and management systems
• Oversee air, water, and solid waste permitting, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives
• Design and lead EHS audit programs
• Integrate ESG principles into EHS management systems and compliance strategies
• Mentor and guide a high-performing team of consultants, fostering technical excellence
• Your leadership in this role will directly influence how organizations operate—driving safer workplaces, stronger compliance, and more sustainable outcomes for years to come.

Benefits

• ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes.
• ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
• We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

What This Job Offers

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