Project Consultant Jobs in Washington
Project Consultant jobs in Washington concentrate in technology, aerospace, government contracting, and healthcare, making the state one of the most active markets in the country for this role at every level from junior analyst to senior engagement lead. The largest concentrations of openings are in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, where employers like Microsoft, Boeing, and the University of Washington Health System maintain deep demand for consultants who can own complex projects from initiation through delivery. Management consulting, IT transformation, and infrastructure modernization are the most in-demand specialties right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Are you looking for a chance to lead, innovate, and create lasting environmental impact? Join ERM and help us build a sustainable future in Seattle, WA.
Why This Role Matters
Are you ready to lead transformative environmental strategies for some of the most innovative technology infrastructure projects in the world? At ERM, we’re not just managing compliance—we’re shaping the future of sustainable development. This is your opportunity to join a global leader and make a measurable impact on projects that define tomorrow’s technology landscape.
What Your Impact Is
As a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting / Due Diligence Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of ERM’s Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line, driving environmental permitting and due diligence for major capital projects. Your leadership will ensure that technology sector infrastructure developments meet environmental standards while advancing sustainability goals. You’ll influence decisions at the highest level, collaborate with global experts, and deliver solutions that balance innovation with environmental stewardship.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, biology/ecology, planning, program management, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
4+ years of relevant experience in environmental permitting and/or due diligence.
Proven ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presenting to clients.
Ability to build and maintain client relationships and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred:
Experience with permitting timelines, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
Technical skills in wildlife or ecological surveys (e.g., wetland delineations, wildlife assessments).
Familiarity with air quality permitting and multi-media regulatory compliance programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead environmental risk evaluations, permitting, and approvals for technology infrastructure and major capital projects.
Identify permitting requirements during site acquisition and due diligence processes.
Manage regulatory agency interactions and develop mitigation strategies for environmental risks.
Collaborate with architecture and engineering partners on conceptual master planning.
Communicate environmental requirements to diverse stakeholders, including legal, real estate, design, and sustainability teams.
Oversee preparation of reports, permitting documents, and environmental reviews at federal and state levels.
Serve as project manager, technical expert, and QA/QC reviewer to ensure quality and compliance.
Drive business development through proposal preparation and client relationship management.
Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and health & safety protocols.
Work across ERM’s global network to share best practices and deliver exceptional results.
For the Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting / Due Diligence Project Manager position, the anticipated annual base pay is $90,000 – $124,245 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!
#LI-YR1
#LI-Hybrid
Are you looking for a chance to lead, innovate, and create lasting environmental impact? Join ERM and help us build a sustainable future in Seattle, WA.
Why This Role Matters
Are you ready to lead transformative environmental strategies for some of the most innovative technology infrastructure projects in the world? At ERM, we’re not just managing compliance—we’re shaping the future of sustainable development. This is your opportunity to join a global leader and make a measurable impact on projects that define tomorrow’s technology landscape.
What Your Impact Is
As a Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting / Due Diligence Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of ERM’s Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line, driving environmental permitting and due diligence for major capital projects. Your leadership will ensure that technology sector infrastructure developments meet environmental standards while advancing sustainability goals. You’ll influence decisions at the highest level, collaborate with global experts, and deliver solutions that balance innovation with environmental stewardship.
What You’ll Bring
Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, environmental science, biology/ecology, planning, program management, or a related field. Or equivalent experience.
4+ years of relevant experience in environmental permitting and/or due diligence.
Proven ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and presenting to clients.
Ability to build and maintain client relationships and thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred:
Experience with permitting timelines, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
Technical skills in wildlife or ecological surveys (e.g., wetland delineations, wildlife assessments).
Familiarity with air quality permitting and multi-media regulatory compliance programs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead environmental risk evaluations, permitting, and approvals for technology infrastructure and major capital projects.
Identify permitting requirements during site acquisition and due diligence processes.
Manage regulatory agency interactions and develop mitigation strategies for environmental risks.
Collaborate with architecture and engineering partners on conceptual master planning.
Communicate environmental requirements to diverse stakeholders, including legal, real estate, design, and sustainability teams.
Oversee preparation of reports, permitting documents, and environmental reviews at federal and state levels.
Serve as project manager, technical expert, and QA/QC reviewer to ensure quality and compliance.
Drive business development through proposal preparation and client relationship management.
Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and health & safety protocols.
Work across ERM’s global network to share best practices and deliver exceptional results.
For the Managing Technical Consultant, Environmental Permitting / Due Diligence Project Manager position, the anticipated annual base pay is $90,000 – $124,245 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!
#LI-YR1
#LI-Hybrid
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Project Consultant Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
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- Consulting & Professional Services
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project consultant jobs across Washington.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field
- PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-recognized project management program
- Three or more years of end-to-end project lifecycle experience in a consulting environment
- Demonstrated experience with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery frameworks on enterprise projects
- Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong stakeholder communication skills and experience producing executive-level status reporting
Project Consultant Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project consultant in Washington?
Most employers in Washington expect at least a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or technology, combined with a recognized project management credential. The Project Management Professional certification from PMI is the most widely referenced credential in Washington postings. There is no state-issued license specific to project consultants in Washington, so candidates who hold PMP or a comparable credential and can show end-to-end delivery experience are well positioned to compete for roles here.
Which companies hire project consultants in Washington?
Companies currently hiring project consultants in Washington include J2 Building Consultants, WSP, and Stantec, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's density of major technology firms, federal contractors, and large healthcare systems means demand is consistent across both commercial and public-sector project work.
Which Washington cities have the most project consultant jobs?
Seattle, Mukilteo, and Washington State account for the largest share of project consultant openings in Washington. Seattle and Bellevue drive volume through their concentration of technology headquarters and management consulting offices, while Redmond is anchored heavily by Microsoft's campus and its wide network of vendor and partner firms that fill project roles on an ongoing basis.
Are there remote project consultant jobs in Washington?
Yes, and more than most fields, because much of a project consultant's work involves planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication that translates well to distributed settings. About 100% of project consultant openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly the technology and consulting sectors here have embraced flexible arrangements. Roles tied to on-site delivery, facilities, or hands-on implementation tend to remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a project consultant in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior project coordinator or project analyst role, which large Washington technology and healthcare employers use as a pipeline into consulting work. Microsoft, Amazon, and major health systems like Providence and UW Medicine regularly bring on coordinators and associate project managers who grow into consultant-level work. Earning a CAPM credential from PMI while building experience in an adjacent role such as business analyst or operations coordinator gives early-career candidates a concrete edge in Washington's competitive market.
Where can I find and apply to project consultant jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to project consultant jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match. No sign-up is required to see the listings.
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