Partner/Principal Consultant

ERM is seeking a motivated Partner/Principal Consultant to join our Contaminated Site Management (CSM) practice team in Houston or Austin, TX. The ideal candidate brings significant consulting experience and client relationships, in order to provide practice leadership, strategic direction, and cutting-edge technical support to grow ERM’s  CSM practice in the Southern Division.

As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on site investigation and remediation related projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's  global CSM practice team to share best practices across the industry. This is a partner-track opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's  global strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver financial results to grow opportunities across ERM’s  Contaminated Site Management (CSM) service lines [e.g., site investigation and remediation, risk assessment, financial analysis of remediation liabilities, environmental construction management, brownfields redevelopment, site closure, decommissioning, and demolition].
• Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute site investigation and remediation projects, including participating on teams comprised of CSM professionals from multiple offices around the global organization. Actively seek opportunities to sell and assist in the delivery of CSM work worldwide.
• Serve as a key member of the "core" leadership team to drive double-digit profitable growth of ERM’s  CSM practice.
• As a senior “seller/doer, play a key practice role, and lead teams in winning $750,000 to $1.5 million in new CSM services annually. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in the development of new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s  profile and market share in the regional CSM market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).
• Direct and develop complex site investigation, remediation, and construction projects with multi-person project teams. Oversee multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Provide leadership in managing staff performance, recruiting and retention, and mentoring personnel for overall success of practice team.
• Develop a working understanding of ERM’s  other consulting practice areas and actively support cross-selling other services to existing clients.

Requirements:

• BS in engineering, geology, science, or related discipline; professional registration preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant site investigation/remediation experience, including environmental consulting experience.
• Proven business development experience for large programs/contracts and client relationships supported by repeat business. Experience in the oil and gas, mining, or power sectors a plus.
• Consistent "seller/doer" track record of delivering annual sales of at least $750,000 (net revenue).
• Excellent writing, communication, strategic thinking, and “people” skills.
• Exhibit one or more core strengths (e.g., engineering, geology, technology, litigation, transaction services, sustainable remediation) that you are recognized for by clients or in the broader market.
• Viewed as valued advisor by a number of existing clients.
• Advanced knowledge of the local regulatory climate, with proven negotiation skills with state and local regulators.