Air Quality Project Manager (Air Compliance/Air Permitting)

Job Description

Job Description

Air Quality Project Manager (Air Compliance/Air Permitting)

BGE is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager in our Environmental Services Department in BGE Inc Headquarters in Houston, TX (West Houston-Westheimer Rd).

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead BGE AQ team members in the preparation of air permit applications (permitting strategy, project description, BACT and regulatory analyses) while working closely with the client to ensure the application and resultant permit meets the clients’ needs.
• Reviews environmental reports, permits, applications and related materials to provide regulatory compliance guidance and strategies to clients to ensure they are conforming to all permits, rules, and regulations.
• Communicates scientific and technical information to the project team, client organizations and regulatory agencies through written reports and/or presentations using a careful blend of business and technical writing.
• Assists clients with agency coordination and permit acquisition and compliance.
• Develop scope of work and cost estimates for client air quality permitting and compliance projects.
• Manages the quality, scope, timeliness and financial aspects of projects.
• Manages time efficiently to support projects.
• Partners with other BGE staff in maintaining and developing client relationships.
• Engages with project teams across simultaneous assignments.

Job Requirements:  

• B.S/M.S. degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality permitting and compliance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of EPA/TCEQ air regulations and practices. Experience with other state and local agencies is a plus.
• Understanding of refining, chemical, and other industrial process operations.
• Experience with PBRs, Title V, PSD, and nonattainment permitting.
• Experience with emissions calculations.
• Actively participate in local and regional trade associations.
• Ability to engage with client and regulatory agencies.
• Experience with client relationship building and articulating regulatory requirements.
• Effective management of projects to achieve client and internal profitability goals.
• Effective time-management, written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude to adapt environmental concepts, permit terms and conditions, and regulations across and between multiple industries, markets, and geographies.
• Articulate, with a professional presence, and solid decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in team situations and establish strong relationships with other teams where overlap of client project work exists.
• Proficient with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel).

Education:

• Required Minimum: Bachelor's in chemical engineering, environmental sciences, or similar degree.

Experience:

• Preferred 5 years: Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental consulting focused on air permitting and compliance.

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm with over 1,200 employees in 25+ office that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management, survey and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping and highly competitive time away from work programs to include remote work, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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