Environmental Air Quality Project Manager (Los Angeles)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Air Quality Project Manager in Los Angeles to oversee air permitting and compliance projects across various industries. The role involves project management, mentoring staff, and developing new business opportunities while ensuring adherence to California's air quality regulations. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position may require occasional travel.
Description

Burns & McDonnell’s regional operation in Southern California is looking for an Air Quality Project Manager to oversee air permitting & compliance project execution to the power, industrial, commercial, transportation and manufacturing industries. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

Join a well-established California regional Environmental Services team and lead a variety of challenging environmental air quality projects while mentoring and directing less experienced staff as you grow an outstanding team around you. The successful candidate will also identify and develop new business opportunities, with an overall objective of expanding Burns & McDonnell’s air quality technical practice in California.
• Prepare air permit applications for major projects, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V air permits.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of complex industrial operations; some experience in refining is a plus.
• Responsible for keeping up to date with new and proposed air permitting requirements, emission estimating methods, and regulations.
• Utilize entrepreneurial motivation to help drive sales.
• Progressive project management responsibilities with experience delivering financially successful projects and leading on quality assurance/control procedures.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.
• Regularly meets and corresponds with clients, agency officials, or other outside personnel. Interested in international working partnerships.
• Specific knowledge and ability to bring key clients preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting laws in California including interaction with CARB and the various local air quality management/air pollution control districts.
• This position includes some marketing responsibilities and occasional travel.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or related degree from an accredited program plus minimum 7 years of applicable experience (12 years of experience preferred).
• Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
• Previous consulting and project management experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to leverage existing client relationships into future business opportunities is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving.
• Deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government, and public contracts on project-related matters.
• Professional registration preferred.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• This position requires an individual capable of and experienced with applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to a variety of broad areas of air quality consulting assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.

Compensation

$170,000.00-250,000.00 Annually

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Project Management

Primary Location US-CA-Los Angeles

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250848

Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS