Senior Air Permitting Project Manager Consultant

LVI Associates; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive compensation and benefits

Mentorship and career growth

Long-term wealth-building

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance & Air Permitting Manager in Austin, TX. You will lead complex air permitting applications for industrial facilities and manage multi-regulatory compliance projects across federal, state, and local requirements.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate schedules and budgets, and advise clients on permitting strategies while supporting broader environmental programs. Hybrid work is available through this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience supporting industrial environmental compliance and air quality programs.
• Strong understanding of permitting requirements, emissions calculations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and preparation of complex air permitting applications for industrial facilities.
• Manage regulatory compliance projects involving federal, state, and local requirements.
• Conduct emissions inventories, calculations, and technical evaluations of air pollution control systems.
• Oversee air dispersion modeling analyses and support environmental impact assessments.
• Review technical reports, compliance documentation, and environmental studies for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients regarding permitting strategies and compliance obligations.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.
• Develop relationships with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and environmental professionals.
• Support broader environmental compliance programs including stormwater, spill prevention, waste management, and reporting requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively advise clients and project teams.
• Contribute to business growth through client relationship development and identification of new opportunities.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Environmental Compliance & Air Permitting Manager

Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid Flexibility Available)

Our client is a highly respected, employee-focused engineering and environmental consulting firm with a long-standing reputation for helping industrial and infrastructure clients navigate complex environmental challenges. Known for investing in its people, fostering technical excellence, and creating meaningful career advancement opportunities, the organization delivers solutions that support sustainability, regulatory compliance, and operational success across the United States.

Why Join This Organization?

Highlights include

• Employee ownership and long-term wealth-building opportunities.
• More than six decades of industry leadership in environmental and infrastructure services.
• National reach with opportunities to support complex projects across multiple industries and geographic regions.
• Strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and solving meaningful environmental challenges.
• A culture focused on professional development, mentorship, and internal career growth.
• Exposure to high-profile projects that make a measurable environmental impact.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with technical experts across multiple disciplines.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong career advancement potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and preparation of complex air permitting applications for industrial facilities.
• Manage regulatory compliance projects involving federal, state, and local environmental requirements.
• Conduct emissions inventories, calculations, and technical evaluations of air pollution control systems.
• Oversee air dispersion modeling analyses and support environmental impact assessments.
• Review technical reports, compliance documentation, and environmental studies for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients regarding environmental permitting strategies and compliance obligations.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communications.
• Develop productive relationships with regulatory agencies and key stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and environmental professionals.
• Support broader environmental compliance programs, including stormwater, spill prevention, waste management, and community reporting requirements.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends to proactively advise clients and project teams.
• Contribute to business growth through client relationship development and identification of new project opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience supporting industrial environmental compliance and air quality programs.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting requirements, emissions calculations, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience with major source permitting and operating permit programs.
• Familiarity with air quality modeling software and environmental data analysis tools.
• Multi-state regulatory experience.
• Prior consulting experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, or infrastructure clients.
• Experience mentoring technical staff or leading small project teams.