About the role
Ready to Lead the Future of EHS and Sustainability?
If you’re an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) professional looking to step into a leadership role that shapes global sustainability strategies, this is your opportunity. At ERM, we don’t just consult—we partner with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions that drive compliance, reduce risk, and operationalize ESG goals. Join us and make an impact that matters.
Why This Role Matters
Environmental, health, safety, and social performance are no longer optional—they’re business-critical. As the world’s leading provider of EHS, risk, and ESG consulting services, ERM helps organizations deliver sustainable, safe, and compliant performance across all operations. This role is pivotal in advancing our mission and influencing how global companies achieve their sustainability objectives.
What Your Impact Is
Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, you will lead as Technical Consulting Director, EHS and Air Compliance and Management Systems, developing compliance, assurance, and management systems for top-tier clients across diverse industries. You’ll drive innovative solutions at the intersection of compliance and sustainability, mentor the next generation of technical leaders, and strengthen ERM’s reputation for delivering world-class EHS and ESG solutions.
What You'll Bring
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, safety, environmental management, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
- 8–12+ years (15+ preferred) of progressive EHS experience, including team leadership.
- Deep knowledge of environmental regulations and proven success in compliance strategy, permitting, and management systems.
- Expertise in operationalizing sustainability goals through EHS programs.
- Strong client relationship skills and ability to co-create innovative solutions.
Preferred
- Existing network and relationships with EHS leaders in corporate environments.
- Experience integrating ESG drivers into compliance frameworks and audits.
- Track record of delivering measurable performance improvements in EHS programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong industry relationships while delivering exceptional client value.
- Develop and deploy EHS compliance solutions and management systems.
- Oversee air, water, and solid waste permitting, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Design and lead EHS audit programs.
- Integrate ESG principles into EHS management systems and compliance strategies.
- Mentor and guide a high-performing team of consultants, fostering technical excellence.
Your leadership will help shape safer, more sustainable operations for generations to come.
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.
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.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
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Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
ERM is a global leader in environmental consulting, attracting professionals committed to sustainability, risk management, and social impact across diverse industries.
What's promising
- •ERM has a strong global presence, offering opportunities for international collaboration.
- •The company is deeply involved in sustainability and climate change initiatives.
- •ERM provides diverse roles, from technical consulting to social media management.
What to watch
- •The consulting industry can be high-pressure, with demanding client expectations.
- •Limited public information about ERM's work-life balance policies.
- •Potential challenges in navigating a large, complex organizational structure.
Why ERM
- •ERM specializes in comprehensive environmental, health, and safety consulting.
- •The company integrates social impact assessments into its services.
- •ERM offers specialized roles in emerging fields like nature finance and biodiversity consulting.
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About ERM
ERM (Environmental Resources Management) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, and social consulting services.
