Senior Environmental and Air Permit Manager

Senior Environmental & Air Permitting Manager (Leadership Role)

Marietta, GA (Preferred) | ~20% Travel | Day Shift (8 AM 5 PM)

Compensation & Perks

• Salary: Up to $160,000 (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Bonus: 48% target
• PTO: 3 weeks + 1 extra week accrued annually (up to 3 additional weeks)
• Relocation: Supported (Atlanta area strongly preferred)

The Opportunity

Step into a high-impact leadership role where youll bridge the gap between clients and engineering teams , ensuring organizations across the U.S. stay compliant with environmental regulationsespecially under the Clean Air Act .

Youll lead a team of talented environmental engineers, shape compliance strategy, and directly influence major industrial clients. This is more than a technical roleits a strategic, client-facing leadership position with real influence.

What Youll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 35 environmental engineers per project
• Oversee air permitting compliance (Title V, PSD, NESHAP, emissions inventories, etc.)
• Guide projects involving air, water, and waste regulations
• Serve as the key liaison between clients and internal engineering teams
• Interpret environmental data and drive strategic compliance decisions
• Manage multiple client accounts, proposals, and project deliverables
• Ensure timely, high-quality submissions: permit applications, SWPPP, SPCC, Tier II, TRI, RMP, and more
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
• Champion team growth, performance management, and continuous improvement
• Help drive operational excellence and digital transformation initiatives

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering (required)
• 10+ years in environmental compliance consulting
• (Open to 6+ years with strong leadership experience)
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
• Deep expertise in air permitting under the Clean Air Act
• Proven experience working with multiple clients in a consulting environment
• Strong knowledge of:
• Emissions calculations (AP-42, mass balance, engineering judgment)
• Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, PSD regulations
• Ability to own projects end-to-end and manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication, technical writing, and client-facing skills
• Professional certification ( PE, CHMM, or similar ) required or strongly preferred

What Sets You Apart

• Experience with air dispersion modeling
• Strong project management skills (PMP a plus)
• Ability to translate complex regulations into practical, cost-effective solutions
• Passion for mentoring and developing high-performing teams

Why This Role?

• Work with a diverse national client base
• Be a key decision-maker in environmental strategy
• Lead impactful projects that shape compliance and sustainability
• Join a company that values innovation, leadership, and growth