Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are:

Community “We care for our communities”Integrity “We act with integrity”Passion “We infuse passion into everything we do”Quality “We believe quality comes from a culture of innovation and continuous improvement”Growth “We dedicate ourselves to personal and business growth”

Raba Kistner is seeking a Project Manager – Air Quality to join our growing Environmental Compliance Service Line. The ideal candidate for this position possesses the following:

Minimum five (5) years of direct experience preparing applications for new source review air permits for industrial sites.Ability and desire to lead a team of environmental consultants.Familiarity with consulting project finance and interest in managing project budgets.Talent in organizing and prioritizing projects for self and others based on client needs.Eagerness to manage client relationships and communicate effectively with clients. 

Most projects to be managed and executed in this role are those involving the applications for Minor New Source Review air permits, including Permits by Rule (PBRs), Permit Exemptions and “Case-by-Case” permits. Other projects will include the preparation of Annual Emissions Inventories, Emissions Tracking Spreadsheets, Air Compliance Plans, and applications for Title V Permits. The Project Manager is also responsible for the delegation and management of fieldwork, data reduction, permit strategy and technical report writing activities associated with projects assigned to them and their team. Other responsibilities include:

Manage execution of assigned Service Line projects to meet client and project financial performance expectations.Review subordinate employee performance on a recurring basis and initiate corrective actions as needed.Manage project billing and accounts receivable activities supported by the Finance and Administration department.Closely monitor project budgets and take early action to avoid budget exceedances.Closely monitor project schedules and communicate with supervisor and client early to discuss any schedule conflicts and resolutions.Manage and/or prepare Service Line proposals and qualifications statements including direct involvement in scope of work, level of effort and cost build-up as required.Manage activities of assigned team including task management, project budget and schedule compliance, technical peer review and final review of client deliverables.Perform face-to-face meetings with clients.Participate in monitoring the Environmental Compliance Service Line, including QA/QC protocols, to ensure the Project Manager’s team is in substantial compliance with accepted practices and Raba Kistner’s Quality Management System.Assist and support in Service Line workload and financial forecasting and planning as needed. Provide technical/project management training and mentoring to Service Line staff.Actively monitor regulatory changes related to air practice areas and communicate changes and implications to the team.Identify and evaluate potential subcontractors, as needed, and oversee their work if selected.Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Natural Resources or other sciences. 5 years of relevant experiencePossess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet company’s auto insurability requirements.

Able to pursue advanced certifications and perform self-directed research for self-improvement. Able to interpret and apply Clean Air Act, Chapters 116 and 106 of the Texas Administrative Code, as well as equivalent regulations in other states. Able to interpret and apply regulations in 40 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter C. Practical experience in supervising work and individuals, cost proposal development, proposal negotiation, and successful project management. Demonstrate proficiency in adapting to the variability of different state permit requirements related to air quality permitting and reporting. Possess ability to perform focused media or multimedia environmental audits. Proficiency in Screen air dispersion modeling is required, AERMOD proficiency is preferred. Must be initiative-taking with a good attendance record and be able to manage the technical direction of staff, project resources, costs, schedule, performance, and quality. 

Good oral and written communications skills and ability to work in teams at different levels within the organization. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Earth.

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. 

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, stop, and talk. Frequently required to use hands and reach. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and drive vehicle short and/or long distances. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, focus vision and depth vision. 

May occasionally work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (business office with computers/printers, light traffic, etc.) or loud.

Regularly work in outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather).This position may require protracted or irregular hours. Flexibility to work irregular hours is necessary due to client needs. Able and willing to travel out of town and overnight to Raba Kistner offices, client offices, and project locations if necessary. Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain and work in different weather conditions. 

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