Remote Circular Economy Project Manager

Summary

Join ERG as a full-time Circular Economy Project Manager to coordinate with team members to provide clients with high-quality results within project schedules and budgets. The position is based in the ERG office locations near the Washington, D.C. or Boston, MA area.

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years (at minimum) of professional experience and previous experience managing consulting projects and project teams preferred
• Experience with government contracting or supporting state and/or federal programs preferred
• Preferred Master's degree in environmental science/management or engineering or a field related to circular economy or sustainability
• May also consider Bachelor's degree with sufficient work experience
• Background in environmental science, engineering, economics, policy analysis, or a related technical field
• Demonstrated ability to apply circular economy experience, preferably environmental consulting
• Experience working directly with clients and supporting business development and proposal preparation preferred
• Passion for and experience in data-driven sustainability analysis. Experience with life cycle assessment preferred
• Experience with organics/food waste and/or batteries a plus
• Experience organizing and leading small teams in a collaborative environment
• Familiarity with a wide range of data sources relevant for environmental and policy analysis, and the ability to identify and engage experts to conduct research
• Well-developed problem-solving, systems thinking, quantitative, and critical thinking skills; intellectual curiosity. Able to formulate solutions to poorly structured problems
• Highly motivated and detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and in close collaboration with team members
• Skilled written and verbal communicator, including the ability to present complex information so that it is understandable to a non-technical audience
• Strong time management skills
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Access)

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams to deliver circular economy-focused projects to government clients
• Conduct research focused on circular economy topics, including life cycle assessment, policies that advance a circular economy, and management of batteries and food waste
• Coordinate client requests and lead client meetings, including developing agendas, facilitating meetings, and providing meeting notes
• Provide administrative support for relevant projects and collaborate with team members to ensure a timely and successful delivery of projects
• Track project budgets and coordinate with ERG senior management
• Produce reports and presentations with well-designed figures and tables
• Present project updates and results in project client meetings
• Support circular economy-focused proposals for business development

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits
• FSAs
• 401k plan
• Profit sharing
• EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)