Air Permitting Manager

Planet Group; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Performance bonus

Employee stock ownership opportunity

20 days PTO

Unlimited sick time

Relocation assistance/sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Air Permitting Project Manager in Livonia, MI, offering hybrid work with about three days in the office. You will lead air permitting and regulatory compliance initiatives for industrial clients across the Midwest, mentor staff, and manage client relationships.

The role requires extensive experience with air emissions permitting, regulatory programs, and project leadership within environmental consulting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting, compliance, or permitting experience.
• Strong expertise in air emissions permitting and air quality regulatory compliance.
• Experience preparing and managing air permit applications, emissions inventories, and compliance reporting.
• Knowledge of Title V, PSD/NSR, MACT, NSPS, and NESHAP regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage air permitting strategies for industrial facilities.
• Prepare permit applications, conduct emissions analyses, and evaluate regulatory applicability.
• Support compliance programs and collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• Lead projects, mentor junior staff, and manage client relationships.

Skills

Air emissions permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Tools

Air dispersion modeling

Job description

Job Title:Senior Air Permitting Project Manager

Location:Livonia, MI (Hybrid - Typically 3 Days In Office)

Pay Range:$95,000 - $115,000

Work Hours:Standard Business Hours

Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire):Permanent Hire

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Annual Merit Increases, Performance Bonus, Employee Stock Ownership Opportunity, 20 Days PTO, Unlimited Sick Time, and Relocation Assistance/Sign-On Bonus for Qualified Candidates.

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Senior Air Permitting Project Manager for a growing environmental engineering and consulting company in the environmental and infrastructure industry. Qualified candidates must have extensive experience with air emissions permitting, environmental compliance programs, and industrial regulatory requirements.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, employee-focused environmental consulting organization that has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions across industrial, environmental, and infrastructure projects.

The Senior Air Permitting Project Manager will serve as a technical leader supporting industrial clients with complex air permitting and regulatory compliance initiatives throughout the Midwest. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of a highly respected consulting practice.

Primary responsibilities include developing and managing air permitting strategies, preparing permit applications, conducting emissions analyses, evaluating regulatory applicability, and supporting compliance programs for a diverse portfolio of industrial facilities. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal technical teams to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.

This position offers strong career growth potential, leadership responsibilities, a stable project pipeline, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced environmental professionals in a collaborative consulting environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting, compliance, or permitting experience
• Strong expertise in air emissions permitting and air quality regulatory compliance
• Experience preparing and managing air permit applications, emissions inventories, and compliance reporting
• Knowledge of federal and state air programs including Title V, PSD/NSR, MACT, NSPS, and NESHAP regulations
• Experience developing and managing environmental compliance programs including SPCC, SWPPP, and related regulatory programs
• Ability to independently develop compliance plans and regulatory strategies
• Experience supporting industrial manufacturing or processing facilities
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage projects, communicate with regulatory agencies, and maintain client relationships
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of Midwest environmental regulations strongly preferred
• Experience with air dispersion modeling is a plus
• Professional certifications such as EIT, PE, CHMM, or similar credentials are highly desirable
• Business development or client development experience is a plus
• Ability to travel occasionally as required for client and project needs

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.