Environmental Resources Management

Are you a seasoned EHS leader ready to shape the future of sustainability and safety for some of the world’s most innovative companies? At ERM, we don’t just advise—we transform businesses to thrive responsibly. If you’re passionate about driving strategic impact and leading high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a global difference.

Why This Role Matters

Organizations today face unprecedented challenges: innovating rapidly, meeting shareholder expectations, and operating responsibly in a complex regulatory landscape. ERM is the world’s leading provider of EHS, risk, and sustainability consulting services, helping companies turn these challenges into opportunities for growth, resilience, and stakeholder trust. As a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety in Phoenix, Arizona, you’ll be at the forefront of this mission—guiding clients toward sustainable success while shaping ERM’s expanding Health & Safety Services practice.

What Your Impact Is

• Drive strategic growth for ERM’s Health & Safety Services in Phoenix and beyond.
• Build and nurture trusted relationships with senior leaders in Technology, BioPharma, Power, Media, and Telecommunications sectors.
• Lead transformative EHS programs that improve safety performance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value.
• Inspire and mentor a team of expert consultants, fostering innovation and operational excellence.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in engineering, science, safety, industrial hygiene, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally within Technology, BioPharma, Power, Media, or Telecommunications industries.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex projects, and deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Strong business acumen with experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.
• Expertise in EHS compliance, risk management systems, and safety performance transformation.

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM.
• Experience with auditing, behavior-based safety, process hazard assessments, industrial hygiene, and safety process improvement.
• Familiarity with advanced safety topics (e.g., robotics safety, NFPA 70E, machine guarding).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business plans to expand ERM’s Health & Safety Services.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through strong client relationships and technical proposals.
• Design and lead large-scale programs and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Deliver the full spectrum of ERM’s safety consulting services, including compliance audits, leadership training, and risk management systems.
• Drive innovation to anticipate client needs and differentiate ERM in the marketplace.
• Achieve financial targets while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop technical teams for long-term success.

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.

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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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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