Project Manager Environmental Air Emissions Stack Testing

Summary / Objective

A Project Manager I is an exempt position. A PM1 can manage basic field test programs and is expected to perform all Project Scientist requirements. Additionally, a PM1 serves as the company's in‑field representative to interface with clients and regulatory personnel.

This position reports directly to the OM and performs the duties assigned.

Conduct on‑site field testing – proven competencies with wet chemistry and/or instrumental sampling methodologies through standardized written and practical exams.

Follow current standards, codes, and procedures regarding safe and effective use of equipment, maintenance programs and other policies as required.

Ensure the company is represented in a professional manner while at customer sites and in the office.

Train Project Scientists 1, 2, and 3 on field procedures, test methods, calibrations, etc., following company guidance.

Successfully adheres to the Health and Safety Program Manual and ensures that team members under supervision also comply.

• Successfully adheres to the Health and Safety Program Manual
• Follows all DOT requirements as trained to do so
• Properly uses the Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
• Ensures all team members comply with safety and DOT requirements in the field and office
• Maintains good driving records on Alliance vehicles with all ELD records current
• Leads toolbox talks, job safety analyses, emergency action plans, and other safety meetings
• Selects and uses proper PPE for the task at hand and ensures team members use it
• Interacts with customers to understand specific safety issues at their jobsite

• Maintains a clean and organized facility
• Supervises equipment packing for projects and ensures calibrations are current
• Trains junior staff as needed
• Supervises or delegates tasks to keep personnel productive and follows up on task completion

• Preparation of the test team for the scope of work prior to mobilization.
• Contact the Operations Manager or Client Account Manager (CAM) for a pre‑job briefing.
• Review chain(s) of custody, templates, and sample labels.
• Contact client prior to mobilization to confirm testing events and schedule.
• Serves as the company's in‑field representative to interface with clients and regulatory personnel.
• Complete the Daily Activities Summary (DAS) daily.
• Supervise sample collection, chain of custody, and sample shipment.
• Update ATLAS with project information, including data submission dates.
• Demonstrate effective and consistent leadership of field teams.
• Review all project preliminary data for accuracy and completeness prior to submittal.
• Familiarity with CEMs sampling system and diagnosing field issues.
• Communicate and interact with clients, regulators, and the field team.
• Collect and upload required plant process data for a project.
• Train PS1s, PS2s, and PS3s on proper field duties.
• Ensure quality data collection.
• Review and upload data to the secure AST server each test day.

• High School Diploma required.
• AS or BS degree preferred (Science and Engineering related fields ideal).
• Minimum 18 months emissions testing experience.
• Wet chemistry or instrumental method knowledge and equipment operation competencies.
• Source Evaluation Society QI (or QSTI) in either Group 1 or 3.
• The ability to read, understand, and follow test protocols.
• Computer skills – intermediate level of Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook.

• Safety First Attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, counseling, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good verbal communication skills (internally and with clients and regulators).
• Professional appearance and behavior at all times.
• Maintain positive attitude with ability to work well in groups.
• Desire to achieve goals and grow into higher positions of leadership.
• Must be able to travel (up to 80%) and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility:
  Must be available to work 40 hours as well as some nights and weekends.
• Leading through Vision and Values – keeps the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of…