Air Quality Project Manager - Chemical & Refineries

About Us

We build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.

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.

The annual salary for this role ranges from $95,000 to $125,000
, in addition to an annual bonus commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:

• 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.

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• 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 software and environmental analysis tools such as AERMOD, SCREEN3, TRI-ME.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint) and time/expense tracking software.
• 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.
• Understanding 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.
• Professionalism necessary to establish and maintain long‑term working relationships with clients and co‑workers.
• Ability to mentor and train team members.
• 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.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Effective time management.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Less than 25% travel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for individuals with disabilities.