Partner, Environmental Permitting in Capital Projects – Oil & Gas at ERM | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Partner, Environmental Permitting in Capital Projects – Oil & Gas at ERM

Partner, Environmental Permitting in Capital Projects – Oil & Gas

ERM · Austin, TX, US

4 days ago

Partner, Environmental Permitting in Capital Projects – Oil & Gas

ERM · Austin, TX, US

4 days ago
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About the Role

As a Partner in ERM's Capital Project Development team, you will help define the future of energy infrastructure across North America, guiding significant capital projects from concept through execution. You will join a purpose-driven global firm with equity ownership, strategic influence, and the platform to grow both your business and your impact.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic growth by expanding ERM's presence within the energy sector, focusing on capital project development for upstream and midstream oil & gas clients.
  • Develop and strengthen executive-level client relationships that generate long-term growth.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite and senior executives on environmental, permitting, and value creation strategies.
  • Guide clients through complex regulatory and stakeholder environments.
  • Deliver project-critical solutions by leading environmental and social strategies that de-risk capital projects and accelerate delivery.
  • Help clients anticipate constraints, resolve uncertainties, and secure project approvals.
  • Build high-performing teams by mentoring and developing consultants and emerging leaders.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, technical excellence, and commercial success.
  • Drive business impact by leveraging industry relationships and market insights to identify opportunities, win work, and expand key accounts.
  • Lead client account development, sales, and delivery of ERM's full suite of consulting services.
  • Collaborate with regional and global leadership to shape go-to-market strategies for energy and low-carbon economy projects.
  • Identify and pursue high-potential opportunities, aligning ERM's capabilities with client needs.
  • Ensure project success through rigorous planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Represent ERM in technical communities and industry forums, contributing thought leadership and innovation.
  • Uphold ERM's commitment to health & safety, quality, and sustainability in every engagement.
  • Develop and execute growth strategies that strengthen ERM's position within the traditional energy sector.
  • Mentor consultants and project teams while fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and collaborative culture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, with a strong focus on the Energy sector, and oil and gas clients in particular.
  • Proven track record of delivering multi-million-dollar programs and driving commercial growth.
  • Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, permitting processes, and stakeholder dynamics in the energy industry.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex challenges into actionable, enterprise-wide solutions.
  • Demonstrated success building trusted relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
  • Exceptional leadership, business development, and client management capabilities.
  • Existing client relationships within the Gulf Coast energy market (Houston, New Orleans, Dallas, Austin, or Florida).
  • Familiarity with protected species policy and compliance, biodiversity, and ecosystem impact assessments.
  • Established reputation within the energy industry and involvement in relevant professional or technical organizations.

Skills

  • Environmental consulting
  • Energy sector expertise
  • Oil and gas client management
  • Commercial growth
  • Regulatory landscape understanding
  • Permitting processes
  • Stakeholder dynamics
  • Business acumen
  • Client relationship building
  • Leadership
  • Business development
  • Client management
  • Protected species policy and compliance
  • Biodiversity
  • Ecosystem impact assessments
  • Thought leadership
  • Risk management
  • Stakeholder engagement

Location

  • North America
  • Gulf Coast

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 15+ years of progressive experience
  • Senior leader

Education Level

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

  • Equity ownership

About the Company

  • ERM is the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities.
  • ERM offers a "boots to boardroom" approach, developing strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
  • ERM is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.