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

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 MattersAs 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 IsYou’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 BringRequired5–8+ 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%.PreferredCertifications such as CSP, ASP, CHMM, or equivalent.Key ResponsibilitiesGlobal Expansion & Regulatory AlignmentLead 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 45001.Build scalable global compliance frameworks across multiple countries (e.g., workplace safety, incident reporting, emergency preparedness, ergonomics).Maintain a global requirements tracker and support ongoing regulatory intelligence efforts.EHS Systems, Tech Stack & GovernanceHelp select, implement, and optimize the global EHS safety management system (SMS) and supporting platforms (training, inspections, incidents, corrective actions, dashboards).Define and maintain core program standards: taxonomy, role‑based access, audit trails, metrics, reporting cadence, and documentation governance.Build and maintain repeatable workflows connecting EHS systems to business processes such as onboarding, vendor management, service tickets, and site launch checklists.Ensure all global EHS documentation is accurate, consistent, and usable across regions.Automation, AI Enablement & Operational ScaleBuild and maintain AI‑enabled workflows and internal EHS “agents” to accelerate tasks such as requirement summaries, site plans, training outlines, documentation standardization, FAQs, and inspection templates.Ensure all tooling aligns with privacy, governance, and information security requirements by partnering closely with IT/Security and Legal.Drive adoption through training, documentation, and change‑management support.Program Management & Cross‑Functional DeliveryLead multi‑workstream execution across global partners, managing timelines, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.Create scalable playbooks for site launches, including EHS minimum standards, readiness scoring, launch checklists, and post‑launch verification processes.Support program reporting by developing dashboards, executive‑ready summaries, and continuous improvement recommendations.For the Technical Consulting Director, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) position, the anticipated annual base pay is $158,600–$204,153 (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.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!#LI-HybridSummaryLocation: Washington, DCType: Full time