Director / Partner Environmental Consultant – Technology and Bio – Pharma Sector (Director Level)

As part of the continued growth and innovation of our Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) and Bio-Pharma sectors in Northern California, ERM has an opportunity for an experienced EHS leader, with a focus on Environmental Compliance and Permitting, to join our global consulting firm as a Partner in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA and become a true owner and shareholder in a business with Sustainability at its core.

Today, companies face a number of demands – to create innovative products, meet shareholder expectations, and operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. While some organizations have interpreted this last expectation as the need to simply comply with laws and regulations, many companies are actively leveraging sustainability drivers to create revenue growth, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders.

Recognizing that social, environmental, and safety performance have become business-critical issues for many enterprises, ERM, as the world’s leading provider of EHS, risk and social consulting services, is helping companies deliver sustainable, safe, and compliant performance throughout all aspects of their operations. Our Environmental, Health, Safety & Risk Compliance team provides highly innovative services across the full breadth of sustainability auditing, information solutions, safety programs, compliance and management systems, training and corporate reporting. And with annual global sales in excess of $150 million, it is one of the largest service offerings in a business with annual double-digit growth.

We are looking for an industry leader interested in being part of this thriving global community – outstanding professionals who combine strong consulting and business development skills with a strong technical foundation – to foster and expand a network of excellent client relationships in the technology and Bio-Pharma sectors – The technology sector includes Hardware, Electronic Manufacturing & Original Design Manufacturing, Software & IT Services, Semiconductors, Internet Media & Services, and/or Telecommunications industries. We seek individuals to help us drive the continued growth of ERM’s business through selling and delivering world-class services, recruiting and developing our next generation of leaders, and further advancing our reputation for EHS sustainability solutions.

This is a Partner-level opportunity for a Principal/Director/VP-level professional looking to further their career with an equity stake in a global company that leads the field in sustainability consulting. A career as an ERM Partner is unique. Our partnership model offers unparalleled opportunities for leaders with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing:

• The opportunity to contribute significantly to key decisions, including the overall strategic direction of our organization.
• Meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards.
• The ability to provide “thought leadership” on a wide range of technical and business issues impacting our core markets.
• An extension of ERM’s market position and reach with your established relationships and client base in Northern California to further drive our growth .

ROLE PROFILE:

Primary focus on client relationship development, sales and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM’s consulting services to deliver strategic value to our clients across all sectors, but in particular to the technology, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, manufacturing, power and chemical sectors. Play a key role in growing ERM’s broad portfolio of EHS service offerings, including:

Primary focus on client account development, sales, growing a team, and delivery of the full spectrum of ERM’s integrated consulting solutions with a focus on Environmental Compliance and Permitting to deliver strategic value to our clients.

In particular, play a key role in growing ERM’s Environmental, Health, and Safety & Sustainability service offering across its broad portfolio of services:

• EHS permitting and compliance
• Air, water, and solid waste permitting and compliance
• Environmental audit support
• RCRA support
• ISO support
• Air quality compliance and permitting and climate change programs
• Information management systems
• EHS compliance and risk management systems development and deployment
• Product compliance and life cycle management
• EHS Management Information System (EMIS) implementation
• Corporate sustainability reporting
• Safety compliance programs, including safety performance transformation program development and deployment

Actively develop commercial strategies to pursue and win new business opportunities that result in revenue growth with target clients aligned with ERM’s global strategy as part of a high functioning, dynamic team.

• Strategically engage with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to advance our clients’ business interests
• Provide business value through high value engagements at the top levels of client organizations, raising the profile of ERM’s capabilities within key client organizations, to identify and shape clients’ needs for ERM services.
• Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships by delivering strategic consulting advice, excellent value, and quality service.
• Maintain pulse on industry business cycles and prioritize sales efforts toward high-potential, top opportunities.
• Manage capture efforts utilizing technical understanding to develop proposals, including written content, pricing, presentations, and contracting.
• Contribute to leadership and management of major programs and projects to help clients proactively address their EHS and sustainability risks and challenges. Lead consulting engagements in area of expertise to achieve performance improvements and long-term change.
• Build, grow, and manage a high-performance team, serving as a leader and mentor to consultants. Identify emerging talent and work with them to reach their full potential; ensure rising stars are nurtured, developed and given new areas of responsibility.
• Support the growth and development of ERM’s global Environmental, Health, Safety & Risk Compliance services and actively collaborate with colleagues across the globe. Drive innovation within the business to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment to build ERM’s global business, as well as to lead client and technical teams.
• Meet business financial targets, overall project budget and schedule, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal and contract requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in environmental science/engineering, engineering, safety, science, or related degree.
• 15+ years’ progressive EHS experience in a consulting or industry environment, working substantially with private sector clients in Northern California; preferably with the technology, media and telecommunications, and/or Bio-Pharma sectors.
• Strong understanding of California-specific environmental regulations with a strong track record of strategy and tactical compliance and permitting, as well as innovation in environmental compliance (e.g. IS solutions, waste water treatment, air abatement etc.) .
• Passionate about EHS performance improvement and possess substantial experience in developing and delivering world-class EHS program solutions.
• In-depth understanding of the technology, media and telecommunications and/or Bio-Pharma industries and the companies operating in this sector, including existing relationships that can be leveraged into new business in the San Francisco Bay Area and/or other industry hubs across North America and globally.
• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognize corporate opportunities.
• Demonstrable track record in delivering multimillion dollar sales results annually, including successfully winning large and strategic projects.
• Offer recognized technical expertise and an established reputation in the local marketplace (Fortune 500 technology, biotechnology, and oil and gas clients).
• Certification in field; PE, CHMM, CPEA, or similar registration desired

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. ERM and our partners are driven by a dynamic vision: By 2021 we will be the clear leader in our chosen markets, we will double in value and we will deliver on our promises to our clients, our people and our investors. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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