Project Manager Emissions

Job Title:

Project Manager - Emissions

The successful candidate will work with a talented staff already in place to continue serving clients and generating new growth in the surrounding area. This role involves leading, managing, and mentoring test teams in the field and performing and managing emission tests in Southern California and beyond. Responsibilities also include preparing proposals, test protocols, and test reports, as well as managing project financials, including invoicing, change order management, and opening and closing projects with proper financial documentation.

The candidate will also be responsible for retaining current clients and helping to build an additional customer base to grow net service revenue year over year.

• Lead, manage, and mentor test teams in the field.
• Perform and manage emission tests in Southern California and beyond.
• Prepare proposals, test protocols, and test reports.
• Manage project financials, including invoicing and change order management.
• Retain current clients and build an additional customer base.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during emission tests.
• Prepare price proposals and manage client revenue exceeding $500,000 annually.

• Minimum two years of stationary source emission testing experience.
• Familiarity with EPA test methods.
• Current SES Qualified Individual certification in exam Groups I and III.
• Willingness and ability to travel 50-75%.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Ability to work at heights and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to hoist equipment weighing up to 40 lb.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain DOT certification.
• Existing DOT certification.

• Current SES Qualified Individual certification in exam Groups I, II, III, and IV.
• Strong experience in SCAQMD methodology and familiarity with SCAQMD rules.
• Demonstrated experience with manual and continuous sampling methods.
• Experience preparing price proposals, test protocols, and test reports.

The position requires working on the field Monday through Thursday, with time at home or in the office on Fridays. The work involves outdoor activities and may require working at heights in various weather conditions. A flexible schedule is available, promoting a family-first environment and offering career advancement opportunities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Bakersfield, CA.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match. Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year). All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

This is a hybrid position in Bakersfield,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 2026.

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