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following eligibility criteria prior to application:
1. Should already be an ERMer for a minimum of 12 months
2. Should have two Good/Meets Expectations (minimum) performance ratings for the last two cycles (over 12 months)
3. Transition period to the new role should be discussed per role and
based on regional differences
Ready to lead transformative safety initiatives for some of the world’s most innovative companies? Join ERM—the largest global team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals—and help shape the future of sustainability and workplace safety for tech giants, biotech leaders, and advanced manufacturers.
Why This Role Matters
ERM partners with the most dynamic organizations to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. As a Managing Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety within the San Francisco Bay Area, California (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, etc.), you’ll be at the forefront of creating safer workplaces, driving compliance, and influencing strategic decisions that protect people and the planet.
What Your Impact Is
Lead high-profile projects that improve safety performance across Silicon Valley and beyond.
Design and implement cutting-edge health and safety programs that reduce risk and enhance operational excellence.
Build trusted relationships with clients and become a go-to advisor for complex technical and regulatory issues.
Mentor and develop junior consultants, shaping the next generation of EHS leaders.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science. Or equivalent experience.
4+ years of relevant EHS experience, ideally within technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations.
Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Ability to travel throughout the Bay Area.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred:
Master’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Engineering disciplines.
Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH.
Experience with advanced safety programs and process improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement innovative safety programs, including IIPP, hazard communication, and process safety management.
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
Provide training and coaching to improve client safety performance.
Analyze data and deliver actionable insights to reduce hazards and ensure compliance.
Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through exceptional service delivery.
Collaborate with ERM’s global network to solve multidisciplinary challenges.
For the Managing Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety position, the anticipated annual base pay is $100,474 – $127,553 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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!
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