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ERM · 1 day ago

Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist (Director Level)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$148K/yr - $173K/yr

8+ years exp

ERM is seeking an experienced Consulting Director, Permitting Specialist with demonstrated experience permitting capital projects in New England and New York. The ideal candidate will lead permitting-related project work and support the development of large-scale capital expansion projects in the energy sector.

ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

As a “seller/doer,” contribute to business development of ERM’s full-range of Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) services. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business

Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for permitting-related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (i.e., renewable energy projects, electric and gas utilities,). Lead the strategic planning and preparation of permit packages, serving in roles ranging from subject matter expert to QA/QC

Manage a portfolio of complex capital development projects to achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality

Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall growth and success of technical team

Work with ERM’s existing IAP service line to deepen relationships with ERM’s key clients and establish new client relationships that result in growth

Support the general growth and development of ERM’s IAP technical community. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects. Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization

Qualification

Environmental PermittingMassachusetts Wetlands Protection ActNew England General PermitsClient Relationship ManagementImpact AssessmentTechnical CompetenceRenewable Energy PermittingConsulting ExperienceTeam BuildingCollaboration

Required

BS/MS in environmental studies, natural resources-related science, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field; PWS, PE, CEP, AICP or similar registration desired

8-12+ years of consulting experience with state/local agencies and multi-media permitting

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, and book personal sales in new permitting consulting services

Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the power and oil/gas sectors, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of environmental permitting requirements

Well-developed team-building and influencing skills and the experience to effectively address client and business needs and challenges

Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company

Preferred

Experience permitting capital projects in New England and New York

Experience with the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, New England General Permits, and local land development regulations across the Northeast

Technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting efforts under the purview of state agencies

Support for the development of large-scale capital expansion projects in the energy sector

Renewable energy permitting experience

Benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Company

ERM

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ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

Founded in 1971

Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.erm.com/

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