Air Quality - Project Director

Job-ID29196614Reference26-02741TypeDirect PlacementExperience7Salary$130,000-$180,000 / yearRemote50% RemoteAir Quality Project DirectorRemote / Nationwide | Environmental Consulting (Texas Preferred, but open to other areas) About the Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Air Quality Project Director to lead and grow a successful environmental consulting practice. This is a senior, client-facing leadership role for an environmental consultant who brings both deep technical expertise and a strong commercial mindset. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing client relationships, generating new business, leading complex air quality projects, and mentoring a high-performing technical team. This opportunity is particularly well suited for a Principal, Director, Partner, practice leader, or consulting business owner who has built a strong reputation in the environmental industry and maintains an established network of clients. What You'll DoOwn and grow a book of business across key industrial and commercial markets Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with clients, prospects, regulators, and industry partners Identify, pursue, and win new environmental consulting opportunities Lead complex air quality and environmental consulting engagements from proposal through completion Provide senior technical guidance on air permitting, compliance, emissions, reporting, and regulatory matters Oversee project managers and technical professionals while supporting their development and advancement Develop proposals, scopes, budgets, and client presentations Manage project economics, revenue, utilization, and profitability Expand existing accounts by identifying opportunities for additional consulting services Represent the organization at industry events, professional associations, and stakeholder forums Partner with senior leadership to shape business strategy, market growth, and service development Areas of Expertise Projects may include: State and federal air permitting, including Title V Air quality regulatory compliance Emissions calculations and modeling Greenhouse Gas reporting Emissions inventories Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) reporting Regulatory applicability and permitting analyses Environmental compliance assessments and audits Industrial air quality consulting and regulatory strategy What We're Looking For10+ years of environmental consulting experience, with significant air quality experience Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline Master's degree and/or P.E. or other relevant professional certification preferred Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management Established relationships within industrial, manufacturing, energy, refining, chemical, oil & gas, or related markets Experience leading complex consulting projects and multidisciplinary teams Strong understanding of state and federal environmental regulations Experience managing project budgets, schedules, revenue, and profitability Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with project management and financial tracking tools preferred The Ideal Candidate The strongest candidates will bring more than technical expertise. You are a builder, relationship manager, and trusted technical advisor who understands how to turn expertise and relationships into sustainable consulting business. Ideal backgrounds include: Environmental consulting Principal / Partner / Director Air Quality Practice Leader Senior Business Development / Client Executive Environmental Consulting Firm Owner Senior Project Director with an established client portfolioAn established book of business and long-term client relationships are highly valued. Candidates should be able to demonstrate a history of winning work, retaining major accounts, and growing client relationships over time. Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary: $130,000 – $180,000 + 25%+ bonus potential Additional benefits include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off & Holidays Tuition & Continuing Education Assistance Life and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Profit Sharing and/or Incentive Programs Paid Travel & Per Diem Employee Referral Program Employee Discount Program Why This Role?This is an opportunity to build something rather than simply manage projects — bringing your technical expertise, client relationships, and entrepreneurial approach to a growing environmental consulting organization with the resources to support your success.