Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

ERM

. Develop clients, sell, and deliver ERM’s consulting services .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $200,300 - $258,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in ESG consulting, particularly in M&A transactions within the datacenter and energy infrastructure sectors. Proven ability to develop client relationships, drive revenue growth, and lead high-performance teams while delivering multimillion-dollar sales results.

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ESG Consulting ExperienceM&A Transaction ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development AcumenTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Environmental Due DiligenceSite SelectionCost Estimation of ESG IssuesSustainability Value CreationRegulatory Compliance KnowledgePower ProcurementEntitlement ProcessesConstruction OperationsSales Strategy DevelopmentFinancial Target Achievement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingNegotiationMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Registration

Industry Keywords

Datacenter InfrastructureDigital InfrastructurePower GenerationUtility SectorPrivate EquityInvestment BankingNEPAClean Water ActClean Air ActEnvironmental Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop clients, sell, and deliver ERM’s consulting services
Grow ERM’s ESG M&A Advisory portfolio, including EHS and Sustainability due diligence for datacenter campuses and associated infrastructure
Perform site selection and pre-acquisition land screening
Conduct lender and investor ESG due diligence for project and construction financing
Deliver post-investment sustainability value creation and post-merger integration
Support IPO and exit readiness and deal negotiations
Develop commercial strategies to win new business and drive revenue growth
Sell business value to senior client stakeholders and shape client needs
Develop new client relationships and expand existing relationships
Monitor datacenter, digital infrastructure, power transactions, and capital flows to prioritize sales opportunities
Manage capture efforts, including proposals, pricing, presentations, and contracting
Lead complex, multi-site due diligence engagements with local, national, and global teams
Resolve transaction-driven environmental issues, including compliance, remediation, permitting, entitlement, power and water constraints, stakeholder opposition, portfolio issues, sustainable value creation, and liability cost estimation
Build, grow, and manage a high-performance consulting team; mentor and develop consultants
Support global EHS and Sustainability M&A solutions and collaborate internationally
Drive innovation and differentiate ERM in the market
Lead client and technical teams in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
Meet financial targets, project budgets and schedules, client expectations, and internal and contract requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in engineering, environmental or other science, or related discipline
Professional registration preferred
15+ years’ progressive experience in an ESG consulting environment
Experience working at a high level with corporate, financial, and legal clients
Experience preferably in the datacenter, digital infrastructure, power generation, utility, and/or energy sectors
In-depth understanding of M&A transactions in the datacenter infrastructure industry
Existing relationships with private equity deal teams, corporate executives, attorneys, and investment bankers
Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges and recognize corporate opportunities
Demonstrable track record delivering multimillion-dollar sales results annually, including winning large and strategic portfolios
Knowledge of ESG risks and opportunities as they relate to transaction agreements
Experience estimating costs of ESG issues/liabilities
Working knowledge of the datacenter development lifecycle, including site selection, entitlement, power procurement and interconnection, construction, and operations
Knowledge of associated federal, state, and local permitting regimes, including NEPA, Clean Water Act Section 404, and Clean Air Act
Recognized technical expertise and established reputation in the North American datacenter and energy infrastructure investment community

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful equity ownership with significant financial and intangible rewards
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k)
Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s discretion