Senior Air Quality Project Manager

PTS Advance; Baton Rouge (LA); Remote; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative environmental solutions firm is seeking a Senior Air Quality Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in managing air quality permitting and compliance projects, particularly within the chemicals and refining sectors. You will lead a collaborative team, ensuring adherence to regulations while fostering strong client relationships. The position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring local experience in permitting. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and excellence in environmental solutions, where your expertise will drive impactful projects and contribute to a cleaner future.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of air quality consulting experience, with 4 years as a Project Manager.
• Advanced understanding of air quality regulations and engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage air quality permitting and compliance projects for clients.
• Conduct regulatory air dispersion modeling and emission calculations.
• Mentor team members and maintain professional client relationships.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Time management

Mentoring and training team members

Understanding of regulations

Proficiency with MS Office

Understanding of engineering concepts

Education

B.S. or above in engineering or related scientific discipline

Tools

AERMOD

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Details:

Our client is a global environmental solutions company and one of the leading providers of air permitting and compliance services.

Their air quality team is growing, and they are looking to add a Senior Air Quality project manager to their collaborative and forward-thinking office culture. Our client prides itself on hiring highly qualified professionals with exceptional technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Experience with air quality permitting and/or compliance for clients in the chemicals and refining sectors is preferred.

Position based in Baton Rouge, LA. Remote but must be local and have local permitting experience.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

• 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:

• Management of a team of consultants administratively as well as project work;
• 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; and

EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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 is necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Fundamental math and science competencies (e.g., unit conversions, use of formulas, data evaluation).
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Word/Excel/Outlook/SharePoint) and time/expense tracking software.
• Understanding of software and tools applicable to your project (e.g., AERMOD, ArcGIS, TRI-ME).
• Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies.

Requirements:

• B.S. or above from an accredited college or university in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience of air quality consulting experience, with at least 4 years as a Project Manager.
• Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies.
• A high level of professional ethics.
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all the client's safety rules and regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and support team efforts.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, ArcGIS, etc.).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to clients and colleagues.
• This position can be fast-paced and demanding and will require motivated, flexible individuals to work on various projects.
• The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of assigned tasks and may require fieldwork that can include climbing staircases, walking or working on uneven surfaces, and the ability to lift light loads.
• Less than 25% travel.

SALARY RANGE:$115000-$150000

Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!

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