Air Quality Project Lead (Remote/Hybrid) – Growth & Impact

talisman; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited vacation time

Company holidays and sick leave

401(k) with company match

Stock units

Job summary

talisman is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager to lead the technical delivery of air quality permitting and compliance projects in Texas. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of air quality experience, strong knowledge of Texas regulations, and demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff within a collaborative technical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in air quality consulting, permitting, and compliance.
• Strong experience with Texas air quality regulations and TCEQ permitting requirements.
• Experience with NSR, PSD, Title V, PBRs, Standard Permits, and emissions inventories.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality permitting and compliance projects from initial scope through final deliverable, managing technical execution, schedules, budgets, and project objectives.
• Serve as the primary client point of contact, managing communication, expectations, project updates, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage projects involving NSR, PSD, Title V, PBRs, Standard Permits, emissions inventories, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop project scopes, work plans, budgets, schedules, proposals, and technical deliverables.
• Interpret and apply TCEQ and federal air quality regulations to develop effective permitting and compliance strategies.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal technical teams to resolve complex permitting and compliance issues.
• Review technical work and deliverables for quality, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Identify project risks, manage changes in scope, and proactively communicate schedule, budget, and technical considerations to clients.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance on air quality permitting and compliance projects.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Regulatory knowledge

Mentoring junior staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental/ Chemical/ Atmospheric Science

Job description

talisman is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager to lead the technical delivery of air quality permitting and compliance projects in Texas. You will serve as the primary client contact, manage scopes, schedules, and budgets, and coordinate with regulatory agencies to ensure quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of air quality experience, strong knowledge of Texas regulations, and demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff within a collaborative technical team.