Project Manager – Air Quality

Onterris, Inc.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for its air quality team in Houston with remote-work options. The role focuses on leading NSR/PSD/Title V permitting, regulatory modeling, emissions inventories, and BA C T assessments while coordinating a consultants’ team and maintaining client relationships.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in air quality consulting, strong communication skills, and proficiency in AERMOD, SCREEN3, and TRI-ME, with travel under 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific discipline required.
• 5–7 years of air quality consulting experience.
• Project management experience preferred, with timeline and budget oversight.
• Proficiency with MS Office and time/expense tracking software.
• Understanding of AERMOD, SCREEN3, TRI-ME and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead NSR, non-attainment NSR, PSD, and Title V permitting efforts.
• Perform regulatory air dispersion modeling using EPA-recommended models (AERMOD).
• Develop emission inventories and perform BA C T assessments.
• Analyze regulatory applicability for state/federal requirements.
• Manage a team of consultants and ensure on-time project delivery.
• Maintain quality control, communicate with clients, and build relationships.
• Support business development and cross-sell environmental services.
• Travel less than 25% as needed.

Skills

Project management

Air quality consulting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

MS Office

Time management

Budget management

AERMOD

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific discipline

Tools

AERMOD

SCREEN3

TRI-ME

Job description

## Project Manager – Air QualityApply: USA-TX-Houston-State Highway: USA-TX-Remote: Full time: Posted Today: R8887# **About Us**At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.**A Day in the Life** Our air quality team is growing, and we are looking to add a project manager to our collaborative and forward-thinking office culture. The annual compensation range for this role is **$110,000 to $125,000** commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: * New source review (“NSR”), non-attainment NSR and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) permitting and Title V permitting.* Regulatory air dispersion modeling using the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“US EPA”) recommended models (e.g., AERMOD)* Emission calculations and emissions inventory development* Best available control technology (“BACT”) assessments* Regulatory applicability analyses, to include state, local, and federal regulations Additional responsibilities for this role include: * Responsible for the administrative and project management of a team of consultants.* Quality control of personal work as well as projects being managed.* Effective communication with both external and internal customers.* Development and maintenance of trusting professional relationships with clients.* Promote integrated air consulting services externally to clients.**Your Expertise and Skills**We are looking for new team members who demonstrate technical excellence, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. * B.S. or above from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related scientific discipline.* Minimum **5 to 7** years of air quality consulting experience* Experience as a Project Manager is highly preferred, with a strong emphasis on managing project timelines and budgets and ensuring successful project delivery.* Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Word / Excel /PowerPoint/ Outlook / SharePoint) and time/expense tracking software.* Understanding of software and tools applicable to your project (e.g., AERMOD, SCREEN3, TRI-ME).* Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies.* Advanced understanding of relevant regulations related to your tasks, projects, and client operations.* Depth of technical competencies necessary to solve problems and scope new projects accurately and completely.* Breadth of technical competencies necessary to work with multiple industries and/or multiple clients within a large industry.* Ability to mentor and train team members.* Analytical problem-solving skills.* Effective time management.* Effective written and verbal communication.* Professionalism necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers.* Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.* Exercise safe work practices by following all Onterris and client safety rules and regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.* Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.* This position can be fast-paced and demanding and will require motivated, flexible individuals to manage and work on multiple projects.* Less than 25% travel.