Air Quality Project Manager/Principal
Air Quality Project Manager/Principal
An environmental consulting firm in Texas is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager/Principal to join our team in the Houston area. This role involves managing and executing air quality permitting and compliance projects, air dispersion modeling, and other ESG-driven initiatives.
The firm:
- Nationwide multi-disciplinary firm
- Employee-owned with generous bonuses
- Made a name for themselves in the hydrogeology and air quality spaces
- Industries include mining, water utilities, oil and gas, power and energy, Brownfields, and solid waste
- Air quality practice areas: Permitting dispersion modeling, compliance & reporting, greenhouse gas quantification and reduction
- Roughly 250 employees
- Very focused on delivering long-term, sustainable solutions rather than just short-term returns. Because of this they have very strong client connections and an excellent reputation in the space for their high quality of work.
Responsibilities:
- Manage large, complex, and high-profile air quality projects.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
- Develop the firm's brand in the Houston and Gulf Coast markets.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, developing and managing key client relationships.
- Analyze and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Participate in scientific and trade organization meetings and conventions.
- Serve as an expert witness in administrative or litigation hearings.
- Review work products prepared by staff members.
- Perform other duties as directed by management.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance projects.
- BS in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply environmental regulations.
- Proficiency in time management.
- Experience in developing and maintaining client and regulator relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage, mentor, and train staff members.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or PhD in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field.
- 2-14 years of supervisory experience.
- 5-10 years of project scoping and proposal preparation experience.
- Experience in air quality dispersion modeling using approved regulatory models (e.g., AERMOD, ISC-PRIME).
- PE license or EIT license with the goal of obtaining a PE license highly preferred
If you are passionate about air quality and environmental sustainability and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to a sustainable future!
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.Â
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.Â
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.