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Managing Consultant, Acoustics

Ramboll US Corporation
paid time off
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Sep 04, 2025
Company Description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Job Description

Job location: Midwest Heartland area is preferred, open to other US locations

Ramboll has adopted a hybrid working model, combining remote and in-person work to offer flexibility and support work-life balance.

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 interesting to you and you have a background in acoustical consulting, then this role could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a full-time Managing Consultant specializing in acoustical consulting and environmental noise assessment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and variable environment, where your primary responsibilities will include project execution, project management, client interaction, and detail-oriented independent work. Your goal will be to collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop innovative solutions that guide risk-based decision-making and drive excellence. Experience in the acoustical consulting industry and client and project management are requirements for this role.

Ramboll's Acoustical Expertise

At Ramboll, we pride ourselves on excellence and innovation in acoustical design and noise control. Our expertise spans environmental acoustics, architectural acoustics, noise control, acoustical modeling, and vibration isolation. We serve a wide range of sectors, including industry, manufacturing, commercial, environment, education, healthcare, and transport. Our extensive experience includes comprehensive environmental noise studies, acoustical design assessments, and noise control design. Our global network of over 100 acoustical professionals ensures we deliver top-tier consulting services.

Your New Role

As our new Managing Consultant, you will be an integral part of a dynamic team, providing state-of-the-art scientific, technical, and strategic risk management guidance to clients. You will lead technical and project teams, delivering acoustical consulting services across various industry sectors. Collaborating on multidisciplinary teams across geographical borders, your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Managing acoustical consulting projects and fostering strong client relationships
  • Developing and implementing effective project execution strategies, covering phases such as site selection, permitting, design, construction, and operation
  • Leading teams to create and deliver innovative acoustical design solutions that address complex environmental noise challenges
  • Overseeing technical processes related to acoustical analyses, mitigation design, acoustical testing, and environmental noise surveys
  • Mentoring team members and fostering the development of individual technical and professional skills

About You

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following qualifications, skills, and capabilities:

  • B.S. or M.S. in an Engineering, Science, or Mathematics related major
  • 7+ years of experience in acoustical consulting,with a proven track record across various industry sectors
  • Exceptional ability to manage external clients,their projects, and internal teams, excelling in multi-disciplinary team environments
  • Effective leadership capabilities, with demonstrated experience in guiding and developing teams
  • Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and experience in implementing environmental assessments compliant with NEPA or comparable programs

What We Can Offer You

  • Interesting and diverse projects
  • The opportunity to work with some of the best and brightest professionals in your field
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Excellent health and retirement benefits
  • Investment in your development
  • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
  • Appreciation for the unique person you are
  • The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
  • Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across severalU.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this positionis $114,658 - $164,820 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Paywithin this range varies by work locationand may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. 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. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

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 job.advert.accessibility@ramboll.com with such requests.

Ready to Join Us?

Join us at Ramboll and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in acoustical consulting and environmental noise assessment. We're excited to attract the best talent to our team! Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position. Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!

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