Senior Air Quality Project Manager

Senior Air Quality Project Manager

WSP

Houston, TX

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago


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Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Air Quality Project Manager to join our Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA; or Baton Rouge, LA office.

Be involved in impactful projects with our Earth & Environment Team and become part of a growing, globally connected organization that partners with clients to solve complex environmental challenges and meet evolving regulatory demands.

At WSP, we are driven by a shared purpose-to shape communities and advance the world through sustainable, futureready solutions. Our culture is built on collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation. We empower our people to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a tangible impact locally while leveraging the strength and reach of a global firm. Here, anything is within our reach-and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future.

Your Impact
As a Senior Air Quality Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering highquality technical solutions and supporting the growth of our air quality practice. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing proposals for air quality permitting and environmental support projects.
  • Managing projects and tasks related to complex air quality permitting and compliance services
  • Assisting clients in determining federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and developing strategies and systems for compliance
  • Interfacing with State air quality agencies and the EPA on behalf of clients
  • Collaborating closely with WSP colleagues, external consultants, and legal teams to support clients' air quality needs
  • Advocating for WSP clients by keeping them informed of regulatory changes and issues that impact their business
  • Participating in public meetings and hearings on behalf of clients
  • Calculating emissions and evaluating air emissions control technologies
  • Participating in environmental compliance audits
  • Performing and ensuring QA/QC of technical work products
  • Mentoring and supporting the professional development of WSP's technical staff
  • Supporting business development efforts through client engagement, professional associations, conferences, tradeshows, and webinars
  • Contributing to internal marketing materials and authoring technical articles for WSP publications
     

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline
  • 10+ years of air permitting and compliance experience, preferably in Texas
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing, presentations, and direct client interaction
  • Demonstrated experience interpreting and developing compliance strategies for State and Federal air quality regulations
  • Proven problemsolving and analytical skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
  • Valid State driver's license
  • Experience with electric generation and/or cement manufacturing air permitting and regulatory programs (Texas preferred)
  • Familiarity with air dispersion modeling

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 


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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Senior Quality Manager?

A: To succeed as a Senior Quality Manager, key technical skills include expertise in quality management systems (QMS), such as ISO 9001, and proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies. Soft skills like effective communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are also crucial, as they enable Senior Quality Managers to collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive process improvements, and make informed decisions. By combining these technical and soft skills, Senior Quality Managers can drive quality excellence, reduce risks, and contribute to the overall success of their organization, ultimately supporting their career growth and effectiveness in the role.

Q: What is the career path for a Senior Quality Manager?

A: A Senior Quality Manager's typical career progression involves starting as a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance Specialist, advancing to a Quality Manager or Team Lead, and eventually assuming senior leadership roles such as Senior Quality Manager or Director of Quality. Key opportunities for skill development and professional growth in this role include developing expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and quality system implementation, as well as honing leadership, communication, and project management skills. Long-term career prospects for a Senior Quality Manager may include transitioning into executive roles such as Chief Quality Officer or Vice President of Quality, or pursuing opportunities in related fields like auditing, consulting, or academia.



WSP job posting for a Senior Air Quality Project Manager in Houston, TX with a salary of $88,300 to $135,500 Annually and benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Retirement with a map of Houston location.