Senior Air Quality Project Lead for Chemical Manufacturing

Edge Engineering and Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Bonus plan

Job summary

EDGE is seeking a senior project manager specializing in air quality to lead our Houston, Texas office. You will manage air quality projects for the chemical manufacturing sector, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor junior staff while developing client relationships and new business opportunities.

In this role, you will track EPA and state regulatory developments, provide strategic compliance guidance, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive consulting experience with a strong focus on air quality.
• Proven project management skills with ability to deliver complex projects on time and on budget.
• Strong client relationship and business development experience.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with tools such as AERMOD, tank emission tools, and/or compliance management systems a plus.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager and technical lead for air quality projects focused on the chemical manufacturing industry, including NSR/PSD permitting, Title V permitting, compliance audits, emission inventories, and dispersion modeling.
• Manage client relationships, acting as trusted advisor to chemical manufacturing sector clients.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level staff.
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client presentations, and thought leadership.
• Track evolving regulatory developments (EPA, state, and local) and advise clients on practical compliance strategies.

Skills

Project management

Air quality

Client relationships

Business development

Technical writing

Regulatory awareness

Education

B.S. Environmental Engineering

M.S. Environmental Engineering

Tools

AERMOD

Tank emission tools

Compliance management systems

Job description

EDGE is seeking a senior project manager specializing in air quality to lead our Houston, Texas office. You will manage air quality projects for the chemical manufacturing sector, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor junior staff while developing client relationships and new business opportunities.

In this role, you will track EPA and state regulatory developments, provide strategic compliance guidance, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex projects on time and