Managing Consultant, Sustainable Operations – EHS & M&A

Job Description

Managing Consultant, Sustainable Operations | Confidential Employer

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Confidential Employer, located in Cleveland, OH. This company partners with leading organizations to create innovative sustainability solutions and address complex environmental, health, and safety challenges. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of EHS and M&A performance, influencing client strategy, and driving measurable impact by helping businesses move beyond basic compliance toward resilient, high-performing EHS programs.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Cleveland, OH
• Pay: $92000–$126493 yearly
• Team: Collaborates with global experts and teams, supporting a market-leading EHS/M&A advisory team.
• Mission: Help organizations move beyond basic compliance toward resilient, high-performing EHS programs and lead EHS-focused due diligence and integration efforts.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead and deliver EHS compliance and management system projects that reduce risk and strengthen regulatory performance for clients.
• Execute EHS due diligence for transactions, including multi-site portfolios, identifying material risks, liabilities, and compliance gaps.
• Advise legal, corporate, and private equity clients on EHS risks, liabilities, opportunities, and post-close integration strategies.
• Build and strengthen client relationships, support business development efforts, and contribute to regional growth through proposals and client discussions.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, delegate effectively, and foster collaborative team performance to elevate EHS programs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, safety, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience) with core domain knowledge in EHS compliance, management systems, sustainability programs, and/or transaction advisory.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in EHS compliance, management systems, sustainability programs, and/or transaction advisory, including proven project management skills and demonstrated leadership ability. Ability to travel up to 30% domestically is required.
• Skills: Working knowledge of ASTM Phase I ESA standards and core business/legal concepts of transactions; strong technical expertise in environmental and/or safety disciplines (e.g., air quality, stormwater, SPCC, hazardous waste); excellent written and verbal communication skills for reports and deliverables; highly organized and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bonus: 7+ years of relevant experience, including consulting background; advanced degree (e.g., MS, MPH); professional certifications (e.g., CSP, PE, CHMM); experience developing corporate EHS management systems and maintaining compliance standards; proven success in business development, proposal writing, and client growth.