Air Quality - Project Director
metasys technologiesHouston, TX
$130,000-$180,000 / year
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metasys technologiesHouston, TX17 days ago
$130,000-$180,000 / year
Occupations
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including HealthProject Management SpecialistsEnvironmental EngineersIndustries
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesEnvironmental Consulting ServicesRemediation ServicesJob-ID29196614Reference26-02741 TypeDirect Placement Experience7Salary$130,000-$180,000 / year Remote 50% RemoteAir Quality Project Director Remote / Nationwide | Environmental Consulting(Texas Preferred, but open to other areas)
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Air Quality Project Director to lead and grow a successful environmental consulting practice. This is a senior, client-facing leadership role for an environmental consultant who brings both deep technical expertise and a strong commercial mindset. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing client relationships, generating new business, leading complex air quality projects, and mentoring a high-performing technical team. This opportunity is particularly well suited for a Principal, Director, Partner, practice leader, or consulting business owner who has built a strong reputation in the environmental industry and maintains an established network of clients.
What You'll Do:
- Own and grow a book of business across key industrial and commercial markets
- Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, prospects, regulators, and industry partners
- Identify, pursue, and win new environmental consulting opportunities
- Lead complex air quality and environmental consulting engagements from proposal through completion
- Provide senior technical guidance on air permitting, compliance, emissions, reporting, and regulatory matters
- Oversee project managers and technical professionals while supporting their development and advancement
- Develop proposals, scopes, budgets, and client presentations
- Manage project economics, revenue, utilization, and profitability
- Expand existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional consulting services
- Represent the organization at industry events, professional associations, and stakeholder forums
- Partner with senior leadership to shape business strategy, market growth, and service development
- Areas of Expertise
- Projects may include:
- State and federal air permitting, including Title VAir quality regulatory compliance
- Emissions calculations and modeling
- Greenhouse Gas reporting
- Emissions inventories
- Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting
- Regulatory applicability and permitting analyses
- Environmental compliance assessments and audits
- Industrial air quality consulting and regulatory strategy
What We're Looking For:
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience, with significant air quality experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Master's degree and/or P.E. or other relevant professional certification preferred
- Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management
- Established relationships within industrial, manufacturing, energy, refining, chemical, oil & gas, or related markets
- Experience leading complex consulting projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulations
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, revenue, and profitability
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with project management and financial tracking tools preferred
The Ideal Candidate:
The strongest candidates will bring more than technical expertise. You are a builder, relationship manager, and trusted technical advisor who understands how to turn expertise and relationships into sustainable consulting business.
Ideal backgrounds include:
- Environmental consulting Principal / Partner / Director
- Air Quality Practice LeaderSenior Business Development / Client Executive
- Environmental Consulting Firm OwnerSenior Project Director with an established client portfolio
An established book of business and long-term client relationships are highly valued. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a history of winning work, retaining major accounts, and growing client relationships over time.
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: $130,000 – $180,000 + 25%+ bonus potential
Additional benefits include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company MatchPaid Time Off & Holidays
- Tuition & Continuing Education Assistance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Profit Sharing and/or Incentive Programs
- Paid Travel & Per Diem
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Discount Program
Why This Role? This is an opportunity to build something rather than simply manage projects — bringing your technical expertise, client relationships, and entrepreneurial approach to a growing environmental consulting organization with the resources to support your success.
Apply now
Level
ManagerL7
Salary
$130,000-$180,000 / year
Location
Houston, TX
Occupation
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
Industry
Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted
17 days ago
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