Managing Consultant, Climate Change and Corporate Sustainability (Senior Level) ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Climate Change and Corporate Sustainability to join our growing corporate sustainability and climate change advisory services practice across North America.
In this role, you will be a key contributor to a team developing and growing ERM's corporate sustainability and climate change business. ERM delivers a wide range of climate change services including decarbonization strategy development, creation of Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon inventories, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) analysis and reporting, strategy development, policy and regulatory analysis, target setting, and benchmarking. We help clients, including global companies, electric and natural gas utilities, and financial institutions, develop and implement climate change programs across a broad range of industry sectors and contribute to climate, clean energy, and clean transportation policy development.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking to play a key role working with an expert consulting team on leading-edge climate advisory projects for Fortune 500 and privately held clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Managing Clients and Projects Advises and manages climate-related projects including the design and development of GHG inventories (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) analysis of emission reduction levers (e.g. energy efficiency measures, renewable energy, decarbonized fuels), and strategic policy assessment and design. Supports development of climate change strategy, action planning, and/or modeling with regards to mandatory or voluntary drivers. Demonstrates expertise in the evaluation of oil and gas, chemical, and/or manufacturing processes to evaluate GHG emissions. May also support the development and delivery of projects related to our corporate sustainability advisory, using proven methodologies for assessing materiality and driving robust reporting (e.g., GRI, SASB, TCFD) and a strategic framework to respond to investor surveys (e.g., CDP, DJSI, MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS). Builds strong and trusted relationships with clients and/or business partners. Thinks strategically to influence decision-makers and outcomes. Distills complexity from detail to effectively coach colleagues to deliver high-quality outputs. Demonstrates strong project management skills and oversight through the project lifecycle, including scoping, budget and delivery. Demonstrates strong analytical skills, excellent writing and presentation skills, and a mastery of impactful client communication. Teamwork and Organization Demonstrates strong people management skills; particularly the ability to support, coach and celebrate others to advance employee engagement and achieve results. Mentors junior staff in the proper planning and execution of projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products. Manages a team of two to five junior consultants. Identifies, evaluates, cultivates and manages partnerships and relationships with senior clients, external stakeholders and key opinion leaders. Effectively collaborates internally to bring our services to existing clients. Enhances ERM's capability to support sales and delivery of Climate Change services. REQUIREMENTS: 5+ years of relevant work experience in a related field, such as consultancy, private sector (power, natural gas, hydrogen, etc.), or environmental policy. Graduate Degree in relevant field; or bachelor's and 2 years equivalent experience, in addition to experience required above. A thorough understanding of technical, economic, policy and market challenges and opportunities associated with the low carbon energy transition. Attention to detail and commitment to deliver high-quality work products. Demonstrated project management and leadership skills. Structured and effective communicator that can shape and deliver messages to executive level and facilitate effective client engagements. Experience in working with clients across sectors including power, oil and gas, mining/metals, chemical, and manufacturing is a plus. Enthusiasm, initiative, flexibility, and a desire to work in a growing team. Locations preferred: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA. For the Managing Consultant, Climate Change and Corporate Sustainability position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $95,000 – $112,648 (USD). An employee's pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.
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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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