Position OverviewWe are seeking a motivated and technically strong Project Manager with demonstrated experience in air permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental project delivery. This mid-level role is ideal for someone who can manage client relationships, lead project teams, ensure high-quality work products, and contribute to business development within a growing environmental consulting practice.
ResponsibilitiesProject Management & Delivery
- Lead and manage multiple air quality projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Prepare and oversee development of air permit applications (e.g., Title V, New Source Review/PSD, state-level permits).
- Develop and review technical documents, including emission calculations, regulatory applicability analyses, control technology evaluations, and compliance plans.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, scientists, modelers, and subcontractors.
- Ensure all work products meet company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Regulatory Compliance
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, NESHAP/MACT, NSPS).
- Conduct compliance assessments and audits for industrial and manufacturing clients.
- Support clients with ongoing compliance requirements such as annual emissions inventories, deviation reporting, monitoring plans, and recordkeeping systems.
- Assist clients in responding to agency inquiries or notices and during regulatory inspections.
Client & Stakeholder Interaction
- Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for key clients, maintaining strong relationships and high service standards.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
- Participate in meetings with regulatory agencies and support negotiation of permit conditions.
Business Development & Team Support
- Contribute to proposal writing, scope development, cost estimating, and client presentations.
- Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and support strategic initiatives.
- Mentor junior staff in technical work, project coordination, and professional development.
QualificationsRequired
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
- 5-8 years of relevant experience in air permitting and regulatory compliance within an environmental consulting or industrial setting.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state air regulations (Title V, NSR/PSD, NSPS, NESHAP/MACT, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience managing projects, budgets, and client relationships.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in emission calculations and common air compliance tools.
Preferred
- Experience with air dispersion modeling (AERMOD, SCREEN3)
- Previous consulting experience
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- Experience working with agencies such as U.S. EPA and state environmental authorities.
