Managing Consultant, Sustainable Finance Project Manager/Social Specialist (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Sustainable Finance Project Manager/Social Specialist to support and grow our Sustainable Finance and Impact Assessment areas. In this role, you will focus on managing and preparing North America and international environmental and social impact assessment (ESIAs), due diligence (ESDD), and environmental and social (E&S) monitoring reports as well as social studies and plans (stakeholder engagement, resettlement, indigenous peoples, human rights, labor) that align with IFC Performance Standards & WB/IFC EHS guidelines, Equator Principles, and other applicable national and international standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a career professional to join a growing and exciting Sustainable Finance and Impact Assessment technical team, as you build a rewarding career path with a global sustainability leader.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as Project Manager in support of ERM clients’ development projects (i.e., renewable energy, power generation, electrical transmission, infrastructure, and other development projects). Carry out project management activities, including client relations, task delegation and direction, team management, subcontractor management, health & safety management, monitoring of budget, scope, and commercial performance, and deliverable quality review.
• Lead preparation of ESIAs and social management plans/systems in compliance with applicable national and international lender standards. Contribute to preparing deliverables, serving in roles ranging from lead social expert to quality review. Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, undertaking and organizing data collection, survey and fieldwork, data and literature review, and development of recommendations for clients.
• Conduct review of national and international financed projects against host country permitting requirements and international lender standards, through documentation review, international site visits, project staff interviews, and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare technical proposals, participate in business development with existing clients, and identified leads. Maintain client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Design and deliver training and facilitate meetings related to sustainable finance and impact assessment projects and clients.
• Collaborate with other ERM practitioners to execute impact assessment projects (e.g., social impact assessment, facility siting & permitting, risk assessment) and social studies (stakeholder engagement planning, labor policies and plans, information disclosure strategy, community health and safety assessment and plans, resettlement action plans, indigenous peoples assessment and plan). Participate on teams comprised of social professionals from multiple offices around the organization.   
• Mentor junior- and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets and knowledge.
• Occasionally act as Project Manager, technical reviewer, or subject matter expert (SME) role in U.S. based projects that comply with the U.S. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS (MS or higher is preferred) in social sciences, natural resources sciences, or similar field. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• 5+ years (8 to 12 years preferred) of impact assessment and permitting experience, including consulting experience. Experience preparing ESIA-type documents, social impact management plans and systems, and social studies.
• Technical competence and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact social, labor, and human rights assessment and management issues within the sustainable finance and national and international development space. Experience with international lender standards (IFC Performance Standards, WBG EHS Guidelines, Equator Principles, others) is preferable.
• Experience in social baseline surveys and field visits, including in remote locations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to build, coach, and mentor collaborative teams.
• Track record in building strong and trusting relationships with clients and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience writing comprehensive technical reports and standards.  Strong presentation skills for client meetings and other events.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Cross-cultural competence and experience working with diverse project teams and stakeholders in North Amerca and developing countries. Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean a plus.
• Professional competence in key non-English languages such as Spanish, French and/or Portuguese is desirable but not required. 

For the Managing Consultant, Sustainable Finance Project Manager/Social Specialist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $82,879 – $99,910 (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.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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!