Principal Consultant, Environmental FERC Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee permitting and compliance initiatives for projects regulated by the Natural Gas Act throughout the United States.

• Act as a strategic consultant to clients from the initial planning and development stages through to construction and operational phases.

• Represent ERM in various industry forums, regulatory discussions, and professional engagements.

• Enhance ERM’s market position in the development of natural gas pipelines, LNG, and gas storage solutions.

• Foster business growth by developing client relationships, strategic positioning, and innovative project delivery methods.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to multidisciplinary project teams.

• Manage large, complex projects while adhering to scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and lead interdisciplinary teams through the environmental permitting, compliance, and regulatory approval processes.

• Direct the preparation and management of FERC applications while coordinating activities with relevant agencies.

• Offer strategic guidance on environmental planning, permitting pathways, and regulatory compliance matters.

• Create technical proposals, identify business opportunities, and sustain client relationships.

• Oversee quality assurance and quality control for technical reports, environmental analyses, and permit application packages.

• Coordinate the efforts of internal technical specialists and external stakeholders.

• Monitor project performance, manage risks, and formulate effective solutions.

• Contribute to thought leadership, industry engagement, and market development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering, Geology, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Previous consulting experience with proven expertise in managing FERC-regulated projects.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in environmental impact assessment and permitting for FERC-regulated projects.

• At least 5 years of experience managing large-scale permitting projects for natural gas and LNG.

• Strong understanding of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, NHPA, and ESA.

• Proven capability to manage intricate, multi-site projects while meeting scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.

• Demonstrated initiative, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle.

• Established connections with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

• Experience in supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client account growth.

• Proven success in leading large, multidisciplinary teams across various locations and project phases.

• Experience in supporting major capital infrastructure projects within the natural gas, LNG, and energy sectors.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

• Diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment.

• Career growth opportunities with a global sustainability leader.