Air Quality Project Manager

We are interviewing for a full-time Air Quality Project Manager at our Denver location. Candidates should have at least 5 years total of air quality consulting experience and a minimum of 2 years of project management experience in the consulting field.

Position Overview

Spirit’s air quality team is growing, and we are looking to add a project manager to our air services team supporting the Rocky Mountain Region (remote work negotiable). This role will provide air quality consulting services to clients outside of the oil and natural gas industry. Some preferred industry experience includes: rail, cement plants, chemical plants, paintings and coatings, food and beverage, and others. Relocation assistance or remote work are an option for this role. Spirit prides itself with hiring highly qualified professionals with exceptional technical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing a variety of air quality projects, including but not limited to the following:

• New source review (“NSR”), non-attainment NSR and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”), and Title V permitting;
• Emission calculations and emissions inventory development;
• Regulatory applicability analyses for local, state, and federal regulations; and
• Air quality compliance audits.

Additional responsibilities for this role include:

• Quality control of personal work as well as projects being managed;
• Effectively communicate with both internal and external customers;
• Develop and maintain trusting professional relationships with clients; and
• Business development activities to grow the Denver office and diversify our client base.

Skills:

Spirit is a dynamic and entrepreneurial consulting firm. We are looking for new team members who have demonstrated technical acumen and exceptional problem-solving abilities, communication, and interpersonal skills. Essential skills for this position include the following:

• Advanced understanding of relevant regulations related to your tasks, projects, and client’s operations;
• Technical competencies necessary to solve complex permitting and compliance problems and to scope new projects accurately;
• Strong analytical skills to complete all necessary project work and provide senior technical oversight;
• Ability to mentor and train team members;
• Effective time management;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Social skills and professionalism necessary to establish and maintain long-term working relationships with clients and co-workers;
• Proficiency with MS Office suite (e.g., Word/Excel/Teams/SharePoint); and
• Understanding of software and tools applicable to your project (e.g., AERMOD, ArcGIS, AP-42, Promax, etc.).

Requirements:

• B.S. or above from an accredited college or university in an engineering or a related scientific discipline;
• At least 5 years of air quality consulting as well as 2 years of project management experience is required;
• Understanding of engineering concepts such as chemical processes and emissions control technologies;
• A high level of professional ethics;
• This role may require field work that can include climbing staircases, walking or working on uneven surfaces, and the ability to lift light loads;
• This role may involve travel, but is expected to be less than 15% travel; and
• Remote work is negotiable if the candidate is wiling to travel more often.

Per Colorado Pay Transparency Requirements (CEPA):

This role is a salaried position with a typical range of $80,000 - $100,000 annually. Spirit bases all pay determinations on experience, skills, and performance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Spirit team, you can expect:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match.
• A hybrid office schedule with 2 in-office days per week.
• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.
• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges.
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans.

Spirit has been a carbon-neutral company since 2019, has an internal Sustainability Management Plan, and pays for public transportation for Denver team members.

If this opportunity inspires you and our Core Values (People, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Excellence) resonate with you, then apply today!

Spirit Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Spirit does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.