Senior Manager, Air Quality

talisman; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Supportive leadership team

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Air Quality Manager to lead strategic growth and oversee technical delivery. The ideal candidate will have a deep expertise in air permitting regulations and experience in business development. Responsibilities include managing a team of air quality professionals, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and driving client relationships. This role offers a flexible work environment with hybrid or remote options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in air quality permitting and compliance; prior consulting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue generation.
• Strong technical understanding of federal and state air regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality permitting and compliance projects.
• Conduct impact assessments and prepare technical documentation.
• Drive business development efforts, including client outreach and proposal development.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Business development

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Job description

Position Overview

As the Senior Air Quality Manager, you will drive strategic growth, oversee technical delivery, and manage a team of air quality professionals. This role requires deep expertise in air permitting regulations, a strong business development mindset, and the ability to lead complex projects from concept through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of air quality permitting and compliance projects, including: Title V, NSR, PSD, minor source permits
• Conduct impact assessments and prepare technical documentation for CEQA and NEPA projects across the state
• Compliance programs such as NESHAP, MACT, GHG reporting, RMP, and other CAA requirements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering regulatory strategy and permitting guidance under federal, state, and local rules
• Drive business development efforts, including client outreach, proposal development, and account growth
• Build and manage client relationships with a focus on retention, satisfaction, and expanding service offerings
• Recruit, mentor, and manage technical staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, and regulatory negotiations

Qualifications

• Experience in air quality permitting and compliance; prior consulting experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue generation
• Strong technical understanding of federal and state air regulations, including Title V, NSR, PSD, and GHG programs
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring staff and managing project teams
• Excellent communication, proposal writing, and project management skills

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a key practice area with national visibility
• Flexible work environment with hybrid or remote options
• Supportive leadership team committed to technical excellence and professional growth
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly or share a resume to [e-mail].