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Get Access To All JobsAt ERM, effective communication isn’t just messaging, it’s how projects earn trust, secure approvals, and sustain long-term success. As a Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, you’ll guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that directly influence clients’ social license to operate across diverse industries and geographies. We are looking for individuals based in the Columbus, Ohio area.
What Your Impact Is:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions
- Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership
- Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs
What You'll Bring:
Required
- 4–6+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
- Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
- Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness and ability to travel
Preferred
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors
- Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting
- Media relations and crisis communications experience
- Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution
- Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
- Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)
- Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)
- Drive media relations strategy and execution
- Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
- Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts
- Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions
- Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
- Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery
For the Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement position, the anticipated annual base pay is $92,930–$116,441 (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!
At ERM, effective communication isn’t just messaging, it’s how projects earn trust, secure approvals, and sustain long-term success. As a Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, you’ll guide complex stakeholder engagement and communications strategies that directly influence clients’ social license to operate across diverse industries and geographies. We are looking for individuals based in the Columbus, Ohio area.
What Your Impact Is:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic communications and stakeholder engagement programs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, shaping strategy on high-visibility projects
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated, results-focused solutions
- Influence business growth through client development, marketing initiatives, and proposal leadership
- Champion innovative, equitable communications strategies that reflect diverse stakeholder needs
What You'll Bring:
Required
- 4–6+ years of experience in public affairs, PR, communications, or related field (consulting or agency preferred)
- Proven experience managing projects, client relationships, budgets, and teams
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills across diverse audiences
- Expertise in stakeholder engagement, public consultation programs, and communications strategy
- Exceptional writing and editing skills (AP style proficiency preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Willingness and ability to travel
Preferred
- 8+ years of relevant experience
- Background in energy, environmental, or infrastructure sectors
- Experience with social risk analysis, monitoring, and reporting
- Media relations and crisis communications experience
- Exposure to Environmental Justice initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives from planning through execution
- Manage client relationships, project teams, budgets, and timelines
- Design and implement public consultation programs (in-person and virtual)
- Develop integrated communication materials (fact sheets, websites, newsletters, reports, etc.)
- Drive media relations strategy and execution
- Analyze stakeholder insights and trends to inform client strategies
- Facilitate meetings, workshops, and community engagement events
- Oversee social risk assessments tied to capital projects, M&A, and permitting efforts
- Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative, technology-enabled communication solutions
- Support business development through proposals, networking, and industry engagement
- Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to ensure seamless project delivery
For the Managing Consultant, Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement position, the anticipated annual base pay is $92,930–$116,441 (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!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Managing Consultant
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for consulting roles because the degree requirement isn't always field-specific. A business, management, economics, or engineering degree supports the petition more cleanly than an unrelated field with no direct connection to the consulting work.
Check LCA filings before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a prospective employer has filed Labor Condition Applications for Managing Consultant roles before you invest time in their interview process. Firms without recent LCA history are less likely to have an established sponsorship pathway.
Clarify multi-site travel before the LCA is filed
Managing Consultants routinely work at client sites across multiple states. Your employer must file a new LCA or use a blanket LCA approach each time your primary worksite changes significantly, so get clarity on how the firm handles this before the petition is drafted.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring firms
Filter by Managing Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for this occupation. That narrows your search to firms that have already navigated the specialty occupation question for consulting titles specifically.
Request premium processing if your project has a hard start
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, returning a decision in roughly 15 business days. If your consulting engagement has a fixed client kick-off date, ask your employer to elect premium processing and factor the timeline into your offer negotiation.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET occupation profile for Management Consultants documents the typical education and knowledge requirements adjudicators reference. Having your employer's attorney cite O*NET in the petition letter reinforces that the role genuinely requires a specialized degree, not a generalist background.
H-1B Visa Managing Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Managing Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but USCIS examines consulting titles more carefully than roles like software engineer or physician. The petition needs to show the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, not just any degree. Job duties that demand specialized expertise in a defined discipline, such as financial strategy or technology implementation, strengthen the case considerably.
How do multi-state client engagements affect my H-1B petition as a Managing Consultant?
Each time your primary worksite changes to a new metropolitan statistical area, your employer must file a new Labor Condition Application or have a valid blanket LCA covering that location. Consulting firms that sponsor regularly typically have processes for this, but you should confirm their approach before accepting an offer to avoid gaps in your work authorization coverage during project transitions.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Managing Consultant roles?
Large management consulting firms, Big Four accounting firms, boutique strategy practices, and in-house consulting arms of major corporations all appear in DOL LCA disclosure data as regular sponsors for this title. You can find employers with active H-1B filing history for Managing Consultant roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which surfaces that data by occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm placed on the bench between client projects?
USCIS's nonproductive status rule means your employer must continue paying your full H-1B wage even during bench periods. If the firm stops paying and your status lapses, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer willing to file an H-1B transfer. Document any bench periods carefully and confirm your pay stubs reflect your certified LCA wage throughout.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new consulting employer mid-petition year?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status and the new petition is non-frivolous. For Managing Consultant roles, the new employer must also file a fresh LCA at the correct prevailing wage for your new work location before the transfer petition is submitted.