Air Quality Project Manager - Chemical & Refineries (Hybrid - Houston Area)

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Air Quality Project Manager | Hybrid in Houston (2 days a week in office).

Who are we? We are Spirit Environmental, a Montrose Environmental Group company.  Montrose is a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.  

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Montrose Environmental Solutions (MES) team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We specialize in addressing our clients’ major concerns related to regulatory compliance, permitting, auditing, eco-services, assessment, remediation, emergency response, waste management, and legal enforcement. Our team consists of highly trained and experienced engineers, scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists working with public and private sector clients, providing comprehensive solutions. We also offer world-class advisory and specialty services.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Air Quality Project Manager position is located in Houston, TX, and it's performed on a Hybrid basis (2 days a week in the office).

Our air quality team is growing, and we are looking to add a project manager to our collaborative and forward-thinking office culture. Experience with air quality permitting and/or compliance for clients in the chemicals and refining sectors is preferred. 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:

• 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 Spirit externally to clients.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

Spirit is a dynamic and entrepreneurial consulting firm. We are looking for new team members who demonstrate technical excellence, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and strong communication and interpersonal 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 necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers.

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

• Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies.

• A high level of professional ethics

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, demonstrate organizational skills, and attention to detail.

• Exercise safe work practices by following all Montrose 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $95,000 to $115,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges.

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.

• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.

• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need is known as the Montrose Foundation.

• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. 

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions. Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com! 

If this opportunity inspires you and our Core Values (People, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Excellence) resonate with you, then apply today!

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

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