Air Quality and Climate Change Senior Project Manager - Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Overview:

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Air Quality and Climate Change Senior Project Manager in Oakland or Walnut Creek, California, who is looking to be a part of a dynamic and entrepreneurial firm.  In this role, you will collaborate heavily with our Air Practice, Energy Transition, and Sustainability teams, as well as other core practices within the firm such as waste management, compliance, and energy services.

 

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

 

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

 

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performing regulatory analysis related to air quality, greenhouse gas, and other environmental matters as driven by the Clean Air Act as well as state and local regulations and evolving GHG regulations, permitting (e.g., CEQA/NEPA), and reporting programs;
• Quantifying emission rates via estimates and measurement and preparing inventories with interface or use in data management programs;
• Managing work that involves air quality and environmental impact analysis, dispersion modeling, and health risk assessment;
• Permitting at all levels (e.g., NSR, PSD, Title V, GHG, and state-level pre-construction and operating permits, including California CEQA permitting);
• Overseeing or conducting air pollution control device selection and evaluations, source, and ambient emission monitoring and measurements;
• Working with multiple stakeholders, including industrial and municipal clients, research organizations, regulatory agencies, trade associations and public and private collaboratives;
• Providing strategic advice and support to clients implementing programs and projects aimed at achieving carbon reduction goals;
• Project management and technical lead for air quality projects related to emissions quantification and studies, carbon and climate change programs, environmental impact assessments, regulatory analysis and permitting, and compliance solutions;
• Researching environmental technical solutions, incentives, and credits arising from challenging issues and opportunities in the face of changing energy systems and sustainability program implementation;
• Working directly with clients and developing additional business opportunities by delivering outstanding results, forming valued relationships, and solving some of their more challenging issues; and
• Understanding client needs and developing work scopes with input from Geosyntec client managers and teams to propose approaches, solutions, and resources; and working on teams to prepare competitive proposals highlighting Geosyntec capabilities and experience.
• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, CPR training, and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Typically, approximately 20%
• Overnight travel: Typically, approximately 20%

 

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or a similar engineering discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E., in CA). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of air quality program and project management experience, preferably in a leadership role in a consulting firm; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Thorough knowledge and experience with air regulations. (required)
• Demonstrated local/regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations. (preferred)
• Experience working with and managing multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
• Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
• Proven leadership skills. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified California locations below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $130,280/year / Maximum Salary: $205,190/year (Walnut Creek, Oakland)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.