Managing Consultant, Environmental Air Quality Compliance

ERM

Managing Consultant guiding clients on air quality compliance and regulatory landscapes for industrial clients. Leading strategic permitting and compliance programs while mentoring project teams.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,967 - $132,573 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in air quality compliance and permitting, with a strong ability to manage client relationships and mentor project teams. Proficient in applying environmental regulations and fostering collaboration across multiple offices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Air Quality ComplianceRegulatory ProgramsClient Relationship ManagementEnvironmental RegulationsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Air Quality PermittingEnvironmental ScienceRegulatory KnowledgeTechnical WritingAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationMentoringCollaborationFlexibilityIndependence

Tools & Technologies

AERMODGISHealth Risk AssessmentsCEQA

Certifications & Qualifications

EITP.E.CSPCHMM

Industry Keywords

Energy TransitionChemical SectorManufacturingMiningTitle V FacilitiesRECLAIM Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead strategic air permitting and compliance programs for high-profile industrial clients.
Serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients maintain operational flexibility while meeting regulatory requirements.
Drive business growth by building strong client relationships and expanding ERM’s market presence.
Mentor and develop project teams across multiple offices, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
Contribute to ERM’s national Air Quality technical community, sharing best practices and shaping industry standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, environmental, civil, or mechanical engineering), environmental science, or related discipline.
4+ years of experience in air quality compliance, permitting, and regulatory programs.
Direct consulting or industry experience in the environmental field with working regulatory knowledge of local air districts, state and federal programs, Title V and RECLAIM facilities.
Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to read, understand, and apply environmental regulations and agency guidance documents.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and build lasting client relationships.
Strong communication, analytical, and technical writing skills.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred: Experience in energy transition (oil and gas), chemical, technology, manufacturing, chemical, or mining sectors.
Familiarity with AERMOD, GIS, health risk assessments, CEQA, and other compliance programs.
Professional certifications (EIT, P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
Parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
AD&D insurance
401(k)
RRSP/DPSP