Senior Lead Consultant, M&A Due Diligence

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Hybrid-based position in our New York City, NY or Princeton, NJ office.  

Ramboll is hiring for a Lead Consultant to join the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Team. We would like to invite applicants for this position with the option of joining either our office located in New York City or Princeton, New Jersey. Choose the location that fits your lifestyle! Our New York City office places you in the center of a global business hub, steps from clients, culture, dining, and transit. Prefer a campus-style setting with easy access to NYC and Philadelphia? Our Princeton, NJ office offers a collaborative environment in a vibrant university town with convenient commuter options.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Are you eager to develop your excellence in an inclusive, collaborative, and empowering community? Are you excited about joining a company that strives to make a difference – for its employees, clients, and society? Are you motivated by creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature?

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Due Diligence team and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Lead Consultant, you will conduct Phase I environmental site assessments (ESAs), compliance reviews of complex industrial facilities and/or facilities with long industrial histories, and assist clients with post-transaction integration. 

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Conducting environmental due diligence reviews, including environmental compliance reviews, of industrial sites to support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business transactions. These responsibilities may include desktop reviews, visiting industrial facilities, interviewing company management or site personnel, reviewing historical information regarding a site, and/or preparing Phase I Environmental Site Assessment reports consistent with ASTM standards or other custom reports tailored to client-specific needs.
• Providing general environmental compliance support to clients across a variety of regulatory program areas including hazardous waste, wastewater/stormwater, air emissions, chemical/spill prevention, EPCRA reporting, and state/local environmental regulations. These tasks may also include permit transfers and environmental reporting.
• Traveling to facilities for site visits, including both local and non-local travel. 
• Supporting multiple projects and meeting high-quality standards on project deliverables.
• Assisting with the development of junior team members, contributing to proposals and cost estimates, and managing certain projects.

About you

• Minimum B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline (civil, environmental, chemical) or B.S./B.A. in a relevant science discipline (environmental science, geology, chemistry, physics, or biology). Advanced degree desirable, but not required.
• 7+ years of experience in the performance of Phase I ESAs and environmental compliance reviews for various types of industrial facilities. Additional experience in the investigation and remediation of contaminated sites is helpful, as is experience with emerging contaminants, health and safety, and ESG.
• A demonstrated ability to perform Phase I ESAs and limited environmental compliance reviews of complex industrial sites, with the ability to travel on short business trips. Travel is typically of short duration (1-2 days) and may be local or throughout the USA, depending on project needs. Driver’s license and air travel required.
• Accustomed to working in a fast-paced transactional environment, with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and possessing excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to distil complex EHS or other technical issues into terms our clients can understand, and able to handle multi.
• Highly motivated, flexible, and willing to learn, grow, and actively contribute to the project team.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your development 
• Leaders guided by our Leadership Principles 
• A culture that welcomes you as the unique person you are 
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects 
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company 
• Opportunities to collaborate with digital, commercial, and technical teams across Ramboll 
• Work that helps scale technology-enabled solutions for clients and project teams 

Salary Transparency Statement

At Ramboll, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices that support our people and our purpose of creating sustainable societies. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $97,500 to $126,500 per year. This range reflects the compensation we reasonably expect to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. Because we operate across multiple U.S. markets, pay may differ depending on the cost of labor in specific locations. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for bonus, overtime or other forms of compensation and we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. Our recruiters are happy to share more about the specific salary range and total rewards package applicable to your location during the hiring process.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with your up-to-date CV. We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the Americas

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation-owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the Americas has thousands of experts working across more than 70 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Environment & Health, Water, Energy, and Planning & Urban Design.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.