Air Quality and Climate Change Senior Project Manager

Geosyntec Consultants; California, Walnut Creek (MO, CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead air quality and climate change initiatives in California. This role involves managing complex projects, conducting regulatory analyses, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful environmental solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in air quality management and a strong background in project leadership. With a commitment to sustainability and client service, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental challenges while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of air quality program management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of air regulations and compliance solutions.
• Proven leadership and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory analysis and manage air quality projects.
• Oversee emission quantification and environmental impact assessments.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to achieve carbon reduction.

Skills

Air Quality Management

Project Management

Regulatory Analysis

Dispersion Modeling

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Professional registration (P.E.)

Tools

Data Management Programs

Job description

Air Quality and Climate Change Senior Project Manager

Primary Location

US-CA-Oakland

ID

2025-3455

Category

Air Quality

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-CA-Walnut Creek

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Air Quality and Climate Change Senior Project Manager in Oakland or Walnut Creek, California, who is looking to be a part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial firm. In this role, you will collaborate heavily with our Air Practice, Energy Transition, and Sustainability teams, as well as other core practices within the firm such as waste management, compliance, and energy services.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offercompetitive pay and benefits, and well-being programsto support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performing regulatory analysis related to air quality, greenhouse gas, and other environmental matters as driven by the Clean Air Act as well as state and local regulations and evolving GHG regulations, permitting (e.g., CEQA/NEPA), and reporting programs;
• Quantifying emission rates via estimates and measurement and preparing inventories with interface or use in data management programs;
• Managing work that involves air quality and environmental impact analysis, dispersion modeling, and health risk assessment;
• Permitting at all levels (e.g., NSR, PSD, Title V, GHG, and state-level pre-construction and operating permits, including California CEQA permitting);
• Overseeing or conducting air pollution control device selection and evaluations, source, and ambient emission monitoring and measurements;
• Working with multiple stakeholders, including industrial and municipal clients, research organizations, regulatory agencies, trade associations and public and private collaboratives;
• Providing strategic advice and support to clients implementing programs and projects aimed at achieving carbon reduction goals;
• Project management and technical lead for air quality projects related to emissions quantification and studies, carbon and climate change programs, environmental impact assessments, regulatory analysis and permitting, and compliance solutions;
• Researching environmental technical solutions, incentives, and credits arising from challenging issues and opportunities in the face of changing energy systems and sustainability program implementation;
• Working directly with clients and developing additional business opportunities by delivering outstanding results, forming valued relationships, and solving some of their more challenging issues; and
• Understanding client needs and developing work scopes with input from Geosyntec client managers and teams to propose approaches, solutions, and resources; and working on teams to prepare competitive proposals highlighting Geosyntec capabilities and experience.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a similar engineering discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., in CA). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of air quality program and project management experience, preferably in a leadership role in a consulting firm; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Thorough knowledge and experience with air regulations. (required)
• Demonstrated local/regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations. (preferred)
• Experience working with and managing multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
• Proven leadership skills. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $130,280/year / Maximum Salary: $205,190/year (Walnut Creek, Oakland, CA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.

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