Air Quality Project Director

Remote / 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 Do

Own 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 For

10+ 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 portfolio
An 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 & Benefits

Base 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.