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Burns & McDonnell · 6 hours ago

Environmental Air Quality Project Manager (Multiple Locations)

Brea, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a leading firm in environmental services, seeking an Air Quality Project Manager to oversee air permitting and compliance project execution across various industries in Southern California. The role involves preparing air permit applications, leading project teams, and identifying new business opportunities to expand the company's air quality technical practice.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Prepare air permit applications for major projects, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V air permits

Demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of complex industrial operations; some experience in refining is a plus

Responsible for keeping up to date with new and proposed air permitting requirements, emission estimating methods, and regulations

Utilize entrepreneurial motivation to help drive sales

Progressive project management responsibilities with experience delivering financially successful projects and leading on quality assurance/control procedures

Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members

Regularly meets and corresponds with clients, agency officials, or other outside personnel. Interested in international working partnerships

Specific knowledge and ability to bring key clients preferred

Knowledge of permitting laws in California, including interaction with CARB and the various local air quality management/air pollution control districts

This position includes some marketing responsibilities and occasional travel

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Air quality consultingEnvironmental regulationsProject managementClient relationship managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyProfessional registrationWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solvingTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related degree from an accredited program plus minimum 7 years of applicable experience (12 years of experience preferred)

Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for 1 year of experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters

Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals

Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

This position requires an individual capable of and experienced with applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a variety of broad areas of air quality consulting assignments

Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered

Preferred

Previous consulting and project management experience is highly preferred

Ability to leverage existing client relationships into future business opportunities is highly preferred

Professional registration preferred

Specific knowledge and ability to bring key clients preferred

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance and disability

Time off and wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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