Principal Consultant, Demolition & Environmental Field Manager

Lead the Future of Environmental Solutions - Drive Complex Projects with Impact

Join ERM, the world's leading sustainability consultancy, and take charge of transformative environmental projects that shape industries and communities. As a Principal Consultant, Demolition & Environmental Field Manager, you'll play a strategic role in delivering safe, efficient, and innovative solutions for some of North America's most complex remediation and decommissioning challenges. This is your opportunity to lead in a global organization that values technical excellence, sustainability, and career growth.

Why This Role Matters

Environmental stewardship is no longer optional-it's essential. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of dismantling outdated infrastructure and restoring sites for a cleaner, safer future. Your leadership ensures projects meet the highest standards of safety, compliance, and sustainability, while driving operational excellence for our clients.

What Your Impact Is

• Oversee demolition, decontamination, and decommissioning (DDD) projects at major oil & gas, industrial, and power plant sites.
• Ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective execution of field operations.
• Serve as the critical link between field teams, subcontractors, and project managers, guaranteeing quality and compliance.
• Influence client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives that expand ERM's impact.

What You'll Bring

Required

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent experience (2 years' experience = 1 year education).
• 6+ years experience in environmental engineering and construction management consulting.
• Proven experience managing demolition and environmental construction sites, including work plans, field oversight, and reporting.
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety and OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (
• Strong cost estimation and project tracking skills; familiarity with cost estimating tools.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate field personnel effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% during project oversight.
• 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

• 12-15 years experience preferred in environmental engineering and construction management consulting.
• Advanced knowledge of remedial systems, land disposal facilities, and environmental construction best practices.
• Experience serving as a Field Safety Officer and implementing site-specific Health & Safety Plans.
• Background in proposal development and client-facing business development activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field remediation and DDD projects, including design reviews, cost opinions, and pre-construction conferences.
• Supervise field staff, manage subcontractors, and ensure adherence to schedules and safety protocols.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and change orders for compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct health and safety audits, daily safety briefings, and maintain site safety records.
• Coordinate resolution of inspection and contract administration issues.
• Serve as liaison between field activities and in-house project managers, ensuring clarity and compliance.
• Support client meetings and assist in proposal preparation and contracting.

Ready to lead projects that make a difference? Apply today and join ERM in shaping a sustainable future.

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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