ERM · 1 month ago
Principal Consultant, Mergers and Acquisitions - Infrastructure
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $149K/yr
10+ years expERM is the world’s largest pure‑play sustainability consultancy, seeking a Principal Consultant in Mergers and Acquisitions to lead high-impact infrastructure transactions. The role involves guiding major investors and infrastructure operators in evaluating and investing in sustainable assets while managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring quality in due diligence projects.
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Responsibilities
Deliver compelling proposals, including company profiles, scopes of work, schedules, and commercial terms
Manage and successfully deliver large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary consulting and due diligence projects
Lead evaluations of technical, operational, and business plans for infrastructure investments
Coordinate deliverables such as Q&A submissions, management sessions, client meetings, and final reports
Collaborate with ERM technical communities and subcontracted SMEs to support project excellence and client interaction
Contribute to the development and functionality of the Infrastructure service line
Lead, performance‑manage, hire, retain, mentor, and inspire team members
Build strong client relationships through proactive and professional engagement
Work independently with minimal oversight while meeting project goals and client expectations
Participate in construction monitoring visits and project site assessments
Adhere to ERM and client governance requirements, with a strong focus on health & safety
Identify opportunities for expanded services and follow‑on sales
Support account management teams and contribute to meeting sales targets
Qualification
Required
A solid academic background with an engineering bias (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related). Or equivalent experience
Minimum 10 years of technical consulting, engineering, or operational experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors
Strong technical skills and the ability to identify risks and opportunities from documentation reviews, site visits, and technical discussions—covering asset integrity, operational performance, management systems, and business plans
Excellent organizational skills, self‑motivation, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑turnaround environment
Proven ability to promote, execute, and ensure quality work for yourself and your team
Advanced report‑writing and presentation skills, including experience in client‑facing roles
Experience reviewing EPC contracts, financial models, designs/specifications, and budgets for industrial projects
Experience assessing asset integrity and performance (HSE, maintenance, availability, etc.)
Ability to manage or support complex project delivery involving multiple workstreams and client deliverables
Preferred
Previous management of external client projects or broader client‑facing consulting experience
Prior experience in technical due diligence (preferred but not essential)
Corporate finance qualification
Interest in domestic and international travel for site visits
Knowledge of reasonable Capex and Opex cost ranges for engineering assets/projects
Skill in reviewing permits, environmental/social plans, and familiarity with World Bank social requirements and the Equator Principles
Awareness of decarbonization strategies and emerging low‑carbon technologies
Benefits
Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
AD&D insurance
401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
Other applicable benefits to eligible employees
Company
ERM
ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Greg Rumsey
North America CFO
Steve Maaseide
Chief Operating Officer
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