ERM
Principal Consultant, Mergers and Acquisitions - Infrastructure
ERM, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Principal Consultant, Mergers and Acquisitions - Infrastructure
Lead high‑impact infrastructure transactions shaping a more sustainable future. As a Principal Consultant at ERM—the world’s largest pure‑play sustainability consultancy—you’ll guide institutional investors, infrastructure operators, and financial institutions as they evaluate and invest in assets that power the future. Why This Role Matters
ERM’s M&A Infrastructure team is experiencing significant growth as client demand accelerates across technical, ESG, and EHS due diligence. With 50+ specialists already supporting global transactions, we are scaling to meet increasing demand from infrastructure funds, private equity firms, investment banks, and energy companies. As a Principal Consultant, you play a crucial role in delivering complex, high‑impact due diligence projects, ensuring quality, and advancing ERM’s strategic vision. What Your Impact Is
Shape investment decisions on major infrastructure assets through technical, operational, and business plan evaluation. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high‑stakes buy‑side, sell‑side, and project financing due diligence. Strengthen ERM’s client relationships while identifying opportunities to evolve services and grow key accounts. Elevate the Infrastructure service line through internal development initiatives, quality leadership, and mentoring consultants at all levels. Support proposals and commercial development to help the team capture increasing market demand. Ensure projects align with ERM’s values, governance expectations, and uncompromising commitment to health, safety, and sustainability. What You’ll Bring
A solid academic background with an engineering bias (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or equivalent experience. Minimum 10 years of technical consulting, engineering, or operational experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors. Strong technical skills and the ability to identify risks and opportunities from documentation reviews, site visits, and technical discussions—covering asset integrity, operational performance, management systems, and business plans. Excellent organizational skills, self‑motivation, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑turnaround environment. Proven ability to promote, execute, and ensure quality work for yourself and your team. Advanced report‑writing and presentation skills, including experience in client‑facing roles. Experience reviewing EPC contracts, financial models, designs/specifications, and budgets for industrial projects. Experience assessing asset integrity and performance (HSE, maintenance, availability, etc.). Ability to manage or support complex project delivery involving multiple workstreams and client deliverables. Preferred
Previous management of external client projects or broader client‑facing consulting experience. Prior experience in technical due diligence (preferred but not essential). Corporate finance qualification. Interest in domestic and international travel for site visits. Knowledge of reasonable Capex and Opex cost ranges for engineering assets/projects. Skill in reviewing permits, environmental/social plans, and familiarity with World Bank social requirements and the Equator Principles. Awareness of decarbonization strategies and emerging low‑carbon technologies. Key Responsibilities
Deliver compelling proposals, including company profiles, scopes of work, schedules, and commercial terms. Manage and successfully deliver large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary consulting and due diligence projects. Lead evaluations of technical, operational, and business plans for infrastructure investments. Coordinate deliverables such as Q&A submissions, management sessions, client meetings, and final reports. Collaborate with ERM technical communities and subcontracted SMEs to support project excellence and client interaction. Contribute to the development and functionality of the Infrastructure service line. Lead, performance‑manage, hire, retain, mentor, and inspire team members. Build strong client relationships through proactive and professional engagement. Work independently with minimal oversight while meeting project goals and client expectations. Participate in construction monitoring visits and project site assessments. Adhere to ERM and client governance requirements, with a strong focus on health & safety. Identify opportunities for expanded services and follow‑on sales. Support account management teams and contribute to meeting sales targets. Compensation
Annual base pay is $133,388–$149,112 (USD). Pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, though casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are not bonus eligible. Benefits
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. Equal Opportunity Employer
ERM is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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Lead high‑impact infrastructure transactions shaping a more sustainable future. As a Principal Consultant at ERM—the world’s largest pure‑play sustainability consultancy—you’ll guide institutional investors, infrastructure operators, and financial institutions as they evaluate and invest in assets that power the future. Why This Role Matters
ERM’s M&A Infrastructure team is experiencing significant growth as client demand accelerates across technical, ESG, and EHS due diligence. With 50+ specialists already supporting global transactions, we are scaling to meet increasing demand from infrastructure funds, private equity firms, investment banks, and energy companies. As a Principal Consultant, you play a crucial role in delivering complex, high‑impact due diligence projects, ensuring quality, and advancing ERM’s strategic vision. What Your Impact Is
Shape investment decisions on major infrastructure assets through technical, operational, and business plan evaluation. Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high‑stakes buy‑side, sell‑side, and project financing due diligence. Strengthen ERM’s client relationships while identifying opportunities to evolve services and grow key accounts. Elevate the Infrastructure service line through internal development initiatives, quality leadership, and mentoring consultants at all levels. Support proposals and commercial development to help the team capture increasing market demand. Ensure projects align with ERM’s values, governance expectations, and uncompromising commitment to health, safety, and sustainability. What You’ll Bring
A solid academic background with an engineering bias (Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or equivalent experience. Minimum 10 years of technical consulting, engineering, or operational experience in the energy or infrastructure sectors. Strong technical skills and the ability to identify risks and opportunities from documentation reviews, site visits, and technical discussions—covering asset integrity, operational performance, management systems, and business plans. Excellent organizational skills, self‑motivation, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑turnaround environment. Proven ability to promote, execute, and ensure quality work for yourself and your team. Advanced report‑writing and presentation skills, including experience in client‑facing roles. Experience reviewing EPC contracts, financial models, designs/specifications, and budgets for industrial projects. Experience assessing asset integrity and performance (HSE, maintenance, availability, etc.). Ability to manage or support complex project delivery involving multiple workstreams and client deliverables. Preferred
Previous management of external client projects or broader client‑facing consulting experience. Prior experience in technical due diligence (preferred but not essential). Corporate finance qualification. Interest in domestic and international travel for site visits. Knowledge of reasonable Capex and Opex cost ranges for engineering assets/projects. Skill in reviewing permits, environmental/social plans, and familiarity with World Bank social requirements and the Equator Principles. Awareness of decarbonization strategies and emerging low‑carbon technologies. Key Responsibilities
Deliver compelling proposals, including company profiles, scopes of work, schedules, and commercial terms. Manage and successfully deliver large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary consulting and due diligence projects. Lead evaluations of technical, operational, and business plans for infrastructure investments. Coordinate deliverables such as Q&A submissions, management sessions, client meetings, and final reports. Collaborate with ERM technical communities and subcontracted SMEs to support project excellence and client interaction. Contribute to the development and functionality of the Infrastructure service line. Lead, performance‑manage, hire, retain, mentor, and inspire team members. Build strong client relationships through proactive and professional engagement. Work independently with minimal oversight while meeting project goals and client expectations. Participate in construction monitoring visits and project site assessments. Adhere to ERM and client governance requirements, with a strong focus on health & safety. Identify opportunities for expanded services and follow‑on sales. Support account management teams and contribute to meeting sales targets. Compensation
Annual base pay is $133,388–$149,112 (USD). Pay may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, though casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are not bonus eligible. Benefits
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. Equal Opportunity Employer
ERM is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.
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