As major energy and technology companies accelerate the shift to a low‑carbon future, ERM is expanding our leadership bench. We’re looking for a Consulting Director, Capital Project Delivery who can shape strategy, influence key clients, and guide complex renewable energy and tech‑sector projects across Colorado and the Western U.S. If you’re a seasoned director who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, permitting strategy, and large‑scale project delivery—this is your platform to lead at scale.
Why This Role Matters
ERM’s Capital Project Delivery team is driving some of the most impactful renewable energy, power, and technology infrastructure developments in the region. As Consulting Director, you will be a senior leader trusted to advance high‑visibility projects—from solar and wind to data center and tech infrastructure development. Your leadership will help clients navigate environmental reviews, secure critical permits, and ensure responsible, efficient project execution in support of the U.S. energy transition.
This is a high‑influence role with significant visibility across ERM’s global network, offering you the ability to shape team culture, mentor rising talent, and strengthen ERM’s presence in a rapidly growing market.
What Your Impact Is
In this role, you will:
Serve as a strategic client, people, and technical leader for complex environmental impact assessments and permitting programs.
Guide teams delivering NEPA, state, and local environmental reviews for major capital development and renewable energy projects.
Deepen ERM’s footprint in the West through client partnerships, technical excellence, and consistent delivery across diverse, fast‑paced projects.
Bring thought leadership and oversight to major commercial‑scale renewable developments—including solar, onshore wind, and emerging tech infrastructure.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, environmental management, planning, wetland science, geography, or related natural resources field; or 15+ years equivalent experience.
8-12+ years of project management, licensing, or permitting experience, ideally with renewable energy or related infrastructure in Colorado.
Proven experience with federal, state, and local permitting—including NEPA/SEPA, EFSC, and regulatory processes involving USACE, USFWS, and state agencies.
Experience securing multi‑media permits and regulatory approvals for new or expanded facilities.
Strong competency in environmental and resource research, GIS/map interpretation, and desktop analysis.
Demonstrated ability to prepare concise, accurate technical documents and present findings to clients, regulatory bodies, or stakeholders.
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work both independently and collaboratively, and travel up to 10%.
Proven ability to mentor, develop, and inspire team members in a service‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.
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.
Preferred
Existing relationships with renewable energy developers, utilities, tech-sector clients, or regional permitting agencies.
Experience overseeing interdisciplinary teams on complex permitting programs with multi-state or federal components.
Familiarity with emerging trends in renewable energy siting, environmental compliance technology, or grid‑scale project development.
Key Responsibilities
Champion ERM’s client‑first strategy: understand client needs and deliver consistent, exceptional value.
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of technical specialists, providing clear direction and career development support.
Manage complex permitting and compliance programs across renewable energy and technology projects—spanning local, state, and federal processes.
Provide technical oversight, QA/QC, and subject matter expertise across deliverables, impact assessments, and permitting strategies.
Lead or contribute to due diligence evaluations, critical issues analyses, and project‑level environmental reviews.
Prepare technical proposals and engage in business development to strengthen existing client relationships and expand ERM’s renewable energy portfolio.
Manage projects within budget, schedule, and quality expectations while coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams.
Elevate ERM’s market position by leveraging your network, expertise, and commitment to high-quality delivery.
Applications accepted through March 8, 2026.
For the Consulting Director, Capital Project Delivery position, the anticipated annual base pay is $143,250–$183,509 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
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Thank you for your interest in ERM!