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 (2 x wk 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. Our experts take a strategic approach to address broader environmental goals, including sustainability program development, data-driven decision-making using economics and ecology expertise, data management and validation, software strategy and implementation support, chemistry quality assurance, and EHSS auditing.
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 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:
Management of a team of consultants administratively and 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.
Promote Spirit externally to clients.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
A hybrid office schedule with 2 in-office days per week and every other Friday as a “flex” day off!
Competitive compensation package 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.
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.
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 5 to 7 years of air quality consulting experience, with at least 2 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 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.
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.
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.
We are Montrose, 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 3000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.