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Lead and manage air quality permitting projects to ensure successful project execution while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. * Conduct comprehensive air quality assessments and emission ...

Air Quality Engineer

Bonifay, FL · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Lead and manage air quality permitting projects to ensure successful project execution while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. * Conduct comprehensive air quality assessments and emission ...

Lead and manage air quality permitting projects to ensure successful project execution while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. * Conduct comprehensive air quality assessments and emission ...

Air Quality Project Manager

Seattle, WA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Overview TRC is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager to join our Air Measurements practice in our Seattle, WA office. This individual may report to our other WA Offices as well, with the potential ...

Air Quality Project Manager

Tampa, FL · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Overview RC is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager to join our Air Measurements practice in our Tampa, FL office. This individual may report to our other FL Offices as well, with the potential to ...

$73 - $82/hr

Department of Environmental Management Division Environmental Services Salary Salary $73,210.00 - $82,203.00 Job Profile Job Profile: JC-02992200-13 - Air Quality Specialist I (C94 L2881 DOA IT DEM ...

The successful candidate will manage and/or assist with completing air quality permitting, air dispersion modeling, and environmental review efforts, including NEPA analyses. This position requires ...

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How much do air quality manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for air quality manager in the United States is $86,159.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Air Quality Manager vs Environmental Technician?

AspectAir Quality ManagerEnvironmental Technician
CredentialsBachelor's degree in environmental science or related field; certifications like CAQ or AQB often preferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental technology, or related field; certifications like EPA Lead or OSHA often required
Work EnvironmentOffice settings, field inspections, data analysis, regulatory complianceFieldwork, site assessments, sampling, laboratory work
Employer & Industry UsageEnvironmental agencies, manufacturing, consulting firms, governmentEnvironmental consulting, industrial sites, government agencies

The main difference is that Air Quality Managers oversee air quality programs, compliance, and policy implementation, while Environmental Technicians focus on conducting field sampling, data collection, and supporting environmental assessments. Both roles require environmental knowledge, but the Manager has more responsibility for strategy and compliance oversight.

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Infographic showing various Air Quality Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,159 per year, or $41.4 per hour.

Project Manager - Air Quality

SWCA Environmental Consultants

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Serve as project manager for air quality permitting, planning, and modeling services across the country.

  • Manage projects including budgets, schedules, technical staff deployment, client relations, report writing, and proposal scope and costing.

  • Serve as a technical resource for air permit applications, environmental compliance reporting, estimating emissions, and regulatory compliance analyses.


Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager to join our national Air Quality practice. SWCA provides our clients with high quality air permitting, planning, and modeling services across the country. Qualified candidates will have demonstrable consulting experience in the power generation, oil and gas, and/or industrial sectors.

This position is a full-time, salaried exempt, hybrid and/or remote eligible position based anywhere in the U.S.

If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals, then SWCA will be a great fit for you. Our employees are given excellent project opportunities and direct client contact. As a part of the Air Quality team, you will have the ability to make a significant impact in the growth of our Air Quality practice.

To be considered, please attach a letter of interest/cover letter with your application.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.


What you will accomplish
  • Serve as project manager for a variety of air quality permitting, planning and modeling services across the country.
  • Manage projects including overall responsibilities for budgets, schedules, technical staff deployment and mentoring, client relations, change management, report writing and technical report QA/QC, and proposal scope and costing as appropriate.
  • Serve as a technical resource for air permit applications or amendments, environmental compliance reporting, estimating emissions, and regulatory compliance analyses for various industry sectors.
  • Following regulatory requirements and/or greenhouse gas programs, prepare emission estimates based on site-specific information.
  • Prepare registrations for state agencies and assemble other documents as necessary for submittal to the state and local regulatory agencies for our clients.
  • Review air dispersion modeling analysis in accordance with project requirements and guidelines.
  • Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans (when applicable), and anticipate potential safety hazards.
  • Collaborate with other SWCA practitioners to execute air quality projects, including participating on teams comprised of Air Quality professionals from multiple offices across the organization.
  • Support growth and development of SWCA's air quality services.

Experience and qualifications for success
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering preferred), or BS degree in environmental science or atmospheric science with relevant experience.
  • Seven (7) years of consulting experience in one or more of the following air quality areas required: air quality permitting, dispersion modeling, emission inventories, air quality construction and operating permits; and/or compliance reporting.
  • Experience with all phases of project development including proposal writing, initial constraints analysis, and permitting, as well as experience managing budgets, invoicing, maintaining project schedules, and supporting quality assurance/quality control efforts.
  • Experience in project management and client management.
  • Working knowledge with the appropriate regulatory authorities and regulations such as Green House Gas (GHG), Title V, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), New Source Review (NSR), Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Lowest Achievable Emissions Rate (LAER), New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) and Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT).
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred qualifications:

  • P.E. of E.I.T. licensed.
  • Demonstrated consulting experience in the power generation, oil & gas, and/or industrial sectors.
  • Experience performing, NEPA air quality resource analysis including technical writing.
  • Experience performing and managing noise impact assessments.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Remote-based position can expect an annual salary of $102,047.40 - $134,152.20. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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