Ambient Air Client Project Manager

Position Summary

Full‑time Project Manager – Real‑Time Air Monitoring Team. Locations:
Deer Park, Texas or Austin, Texas.

• Operate and maintain ambient air quality monitoring sensors.
• Perform routine bump tests and troubleshoot air quality instrumentation.
• Write and/or assist in the submittal of monitoring reports.
• Coordinate all aspects of client projects, including method research, equipment procurement, travel arrangements, logistics, SOP generation and implementation, and regulatory agency interaction.
• Establish, oversee, and manage project deadlines and effectively communicate updates to clients and team members.
• Instruct and guide personnel under supervision to ensure safe, efficient, expedient, and cost‑effective project execution.
• Identify quality assurance issues and devise solutions.
• Act as a liaison between clients, personnel, government agency representatives, and laboratory personnel for all testing projects.
• Maintain excellent client relationships through effective communication and customer service skills.
• Plan, manage, and execute client projects from inception to completion, including:
  • Assess client goals, regulatory requirements, and relevant data to craft technical proposals, test plans, and technical reports.
  • Oversee budgeting and manage profit and loss on client projects.
  • Determine, oversee, and adjust project timelines.
  • Allocate and direct resources to ensure satisfaction of project goals, timelines, and requirements.
  • Manage client expectations.
  • Determine initial and final pricing structures for invoicing to meet budget goals and foster long‑term client relationships.

• Bachelor's degree in science or higher, with an emphasis in biology, chemistry, math, or engineering strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience conducting ambient projects in the field.
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time; projects are mostly in Texas.
• Maintain compliance with random drug testing, DOT, or other required programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of laboratory QA/QC procedures.
• Proficient in communicating at all levels of the organization.
• Possess good organizational and scheduling skills and have the ability to prioritize.
• Flexibility to work weekends and after hours if necessary.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products:
  Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook.

• Work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Standby and on‑call duty may be required.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must have the ability to lift 20‑50 pounds using company provided equipment.

• Annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
• Financial assistance program (Montrose Foundation) to support peers in need.
• Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize student loan payoff plans and compare rates.

Full‑time position.

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.