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We are interviewing for full-time Air Quality Project Managers for our Houston, TX location. Candidates should have at least 7 years of air quality consulting experience, with at least 2 years as a Project Manager. 

Position Overview:

Spirit's air quality team is growing, and we are looking to add a project manager to our collaborative and forward-thinking office culture. Spirit prides itself with hiring highly qualified professionals with exceptional technical skills and problem-solving abilities. Experience with air quality permitting and/or compliance for clients in the chemicals and refining sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of air quality projects, including but not limited to the following:

• New source review ("NSR"), non-attainment NSR and Prevention of Significant Deterioration ("PSD") permitting;
• Title V permitting;
• Regulatory air dispersion modeling using United States Environmental Protection Agency ("US EPA") recommended models (e.g., AERMOD);
• Emission calculations and emissions inventory development;
• Best available control technology ("BACT") assessments; and
• Regulatory applicability analyses, to include state, local, and federal regulations.

Additional responsibilities for this role include:

• Management of a team of consultants administratively as well as project work;
• 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; and
• Promote Spirit externally to clients.

Skills:

Spirit is a dynamic and entrepreneurial consulting firm. We are looking for new team members who demonstrate technical excellence, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Essential skills for this position include the following: 

• 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;
• Ability to mentor and train team members;
• Analytical problem solving skills;
• Effective time management;
• Effective written and verbal communication;
• Professionalism necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers;
• Fundamental math and science competencies (e.g., unit conversions, use of formulas, data evaluation);
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Word/Excel/Outlook/SharePoint) and time/expense tracking software; 
• Understanding of software and tools applicable to your project (e.g. AERMOD, ArcGIS, TRI-ME); and
• Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies.

Requirements:

• B.S. or above from an accredited college or university in an engineering or a related scientific discipline;
• Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies;
• A high level of professional ethics;
• This role may require field work that can include climbing staircases, walking or working on uneven surfaces, and the ability to lift light loads; and
• Less than 25% travel.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Spirit team, you can expect:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
• A hybrid office schedule with 2 in-office days per week. 
• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.
• Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges.
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

Spirit has been a carbon-neutral company since 2019, has an internal Sustainability Management Plan, and pays for public transportation for Denver team members.

If this opportunity inspires you and our Core Values (People, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Excellence) resonate with you, then apply today!

Spirit Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spirit does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.