Air Quality Project Director

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.