Managing Consultant, Sustainable Operations

The Managing Consultant, Sustainable Operations role at Environmental Resources Management in Beachwood, OH, involves leading EHS compliance and management projects, advising clients on sustainability, and supporting M&A services. The position requires over 5 years of relevant experience, strong project management skills, and the ability to mentor staff. This is a hybrid role with some in-person presence required in Cleveland, OH.
## Managing Consultant, Sustainable Operations — Based in Cleveland, OH (Hybrid)

Shape the future of EHS and M&A performance with ERM. As a Managing Consultant, Sustainable Operations, you will help organizations move beyond basic compliance toward resilient, high-performing EHS programs. This role blends strategy, execution, and client leadership and is based in Cleveland, OH. Expect to lead and support EHS-focused due diligence and integration efforts while partnering with subject matter experts to deliver practical, compliance-driven solutions across the transaction lifecycle and beyond.

### How you will contribute

You will lead and deliver EHS compliance and management system projects that reduce risk and strengthen regulatory performance. You will:

- Lead and execute EHS due diligence for transactions, identifying material risks, liabilities, and compliance gaps to inform investment decisions

- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping EHS strategy and driving long-term program success

- Build and expand client relationships, generating repeat business and contributing to regional growth

- Support proposals, client discussions, and the expansion of M&A services within existing accounts

- Translate complex EHS findings into clear, decision-ready insights for clients, including risk prioritization and cost implications

- Support deal execution through timely, high-quality deliverables that meet fast-paced transaction timelines

- Advise clients on post-close integration strategies, including Day 1 readiness, compliance alignment, and risk mitigation planning

- Collaborate with technical subject matter experts to evaluate specialized risks (e.g., air, waste, PFAS) and develop actionable recommendations

- Mentor and develop talent, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment

You will also elevate EHS programs from compliance-driven to performance-oriented and sustainability-aligned and collaborate with global experts on market-leading work.

### Experience, education, and technical skills you must have

Required:

- 5+ years of experience in EHS compliance, management systems, sustainability programs, and/or transaction advisory

- Working knowledge of ASTM Phase I ESA standards and core business/legal concepts of transactions, with demonstrated interest in M&A work

- Strong technical expertise in environmental and/or safety disciplines (e.g., air quality, stormwater, SPCC, hazardous waste)

- Proven project management skills, including oversight of budgets, timelines, and delivery of high-quality technical outcomes

- Demonstrated leadership ability, including leading initiatives, delegating work, and mentoring junior staff

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, safety, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, concise technical reports and client deliverables

- Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and travel up to 30% domestically

Preferred:

- 7+ years of relevant experience, including consulting background

- Advanced degree (e.g., MS, MPH)

- Professional certifications (e.g., CSP, PE, CHMM)

- Experience developing corporate EHS management systems and maintaining compliance standards

- Proven success in business development, proposal writing, and client growth

### Day-to-day and additional details

You will lead and execute EHS compliance audits, assessments, and corrective actions across client operations; manage and deliver complex due diligence projects (including multi-site portfolios) in accordance with ASTM Phase I standards and global protocols; and oversee multiple projects end-to-end, ensuring quality delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Collaboration with Partners-in

- Charge, Project Managers, and global teams is expected to resource and deliver projects effectively. You will also provide on-site technical support and compliance expertise at client facilities and advise legal, corporate, and private equity clients on EHS risks, liabilities, and opportunities associated with transactions.

For the Managing Consultant, Sustainable Operations position, the anticipated annual base pay is $90,000–$126,493 (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.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited 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.

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