Air Quality - Project Director
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience, with significant air quality experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree and/or P.E. or other relevant professional certification preferred
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
