Technical Consulting Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

If you’re excited by the idea of building global systems from the ground up—and want to help a fast‑growing organization launch safe, compliant workplaces around the world—this role puts you at the center of that momentum.

At ERM, you’ll blend problem‑solving, operational strategy, and technical innovation to create EHS programs that scale with speed and integrity.

Why This Role Matters

As companies expand into new regions, the need for consistent, auditable, and future‑ready Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs become mission‑critical.

As a Technical Consulting Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) in our Washington, DC office, you’ll help design the global foundations that protect people, strengthen governance, and ensure new office locations launch safely and efficiently.

Your work will define how EHS functions across countries, cultures, and regulatory landscapes—and set the standard for operational excellence worldwide.

What Your Impact Is

You’ll help architect how EHS operates at scale by:


* Translating local regulatory requirements into global standards and launch playbooks.


* Developing and implementing the systems, workflows, and governance that make global programs consistent and auditable.


* Modernizing EHS operations through tooling, automation, and AI‑enabled workflows.


* Partnering across Workplace, Real Estate, HR, Legal, IT, Corporate Security, and global site leads to keep teams aligned and moving efficiently.

If you thrive on building structure, unlocking efficiency, and driving cross‑functional progress, you’ll have a major influence on how this organization grows.

What You’ll Bring

Required


* 5–8+ years of experience in EHS program management, compliance, global operations, or safety systems in multi‑site environments (corporate/tech preferred).


* Proven experience scaling programs across countries or regions, including translating regulations into global frameworks.


* Strong systems mindset with the ability to design workflows, governance models, and tooling that support consistency and auditability.


* Experience implementing or administering EHS management systems or related platforms (incidents, audits, actions, training, inspections, analytics).


* Comfort partnering with technical teams to build automation and AI‑enabled workflows with clear guardrails and quality controls.


* Strong communication, cross‑functional leadership, and execution abilities in fast‑moving environments.


* Ability to travel 10–20%.

Preferred


* Certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities

Global Expansion & Regulatory Alignment


* Lead EHS readiness for new international corporate office launches, ensuring early identification and integration of safety requirements.


* Translate local regulations into standardized EHS controls, templates, and implementation plans aligned with ISO 45...