Ambient Air Client Project Manager

at Montrose

Record last updated: 5/29/2026 10:17:53 AM

Current Days Open
99
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$80,000.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$110,000.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
81
First Seen
2/20/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$80,000.00 (Yearly)
5/29/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$110,000.00 (Yearly)
5/29/2026

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Full Job Description

ABOUT YOU Are you interested in a career that protects the environment and ready to join an inclusive work environment, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, Yes! then we have an exciting Full-Time career opportunity based either in our Deer Park, Texas or Austin, Texas. Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements. We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and approximately 3,500 employees all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs. Job Type: Full-time Compensation: $80k - $110k per annum WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career Direct exposure to our industrys leading experts who are solving the worlds toughest environmental challenges An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $110,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 401k with a competitive 4% employer match Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders. A DAY IN THE LIFE Our Realtime Air Monitoring team is seeking a Senior Project Manager to work out of either our Deer Park, Texas or Austin, Texas office. The Senior Project Manager manages all technical, field, financial, and administrative aspects of community ambient air monitoring projects. The Senior Project Manager is expected to exercise sound professional judgment and function with minimal direct supervision. To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their duties and responsibilities. Operate and maintain ambient air quality monitoring sensors. Perform routine bump tests and troubleshooting measures on air quality instrumentation. Write and/or assist in the submittal of monitoring reports. Coordinate all aspects of client projects, including, but not limited to, method research, equipment procurement and rental, travel arrangements, logistics, SOP generation and implementation, and regulatory agency interaction and coordination. Establish, oversee, and manage project deadlines, in addition to effectively communicating updates to clients and team members. Instruct and guide any personnel under their supervision to ensure safe, efficient, expedient, and cost-effective project execution. Identify quality assurance issues and/or identify solutions to quality assurance issues. Act as a liaison between clients, personnel, government agency representatives, and laboratory personnel for all testing projects. Maintain excellent client relationships through effective communication and customer service skills. Plan, manage, and execute client projects, from inception to completion, including: Assessing client goals, regulatory requirements, and relevant data to craft technical proposals, test plans, and technical reports. Overseeing budgeting, and managing profit and loss, on client projects. Determining, overseeing, and adjusting project timelines. Allocating and directing resources to ensure satisfaction of project goals, timelines, and requirements. Managing client expectations. Determine initial and final pricing structures for invoicing to meet budget goals, and in consideration of objective to cultivate and foster long-term client relationships. Experience managing client relationships and overseeing client projects, including budgeting and managing project costs. Job Qualifications: Bachelors in science or higher, with an emphasis in biology, chemistry, math, or engineering strongly preferred. Minimum 5+ years of experience conducting ambient projects in the field. Willingness to travel 20% of the time, projects are mostly in Texas Maintain compliance with any random drug testing, DOT, or other required programs. Demonstrated understanding of laboratory QA/QC procedures. Experience managing client relationships and overseeing client projects, including budgeting and managing project costs. Proficient in communicating at all levels of the organization. Possess good organizational and scheduling skills and have the ability to prioritize. Flexibility to work weekends and afterhours if necessary Proficient in using Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook. Schedule/Essential Physical Functions Disclaimer The schedule and essential physical functions 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 disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, this position may require the individual to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed Standby and on-call duty may be required Ability to climb stairs, ladders Must have the ability to lift 20-50 pounds using Company provided equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance. MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER We are going to be blunt the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match made in heaven. Want to know more about us? Visit montrose-env.com and have fun! Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. #INDMEG #LI-JJ1 Were blazing new trails. Forget everything you think you know about how environmental companies work. Montrose Environmental Group was designed from the ground up to deliver a better experience and better outcomes for both our clients and our employees. Were growing rapidlywith a purpose. Were bringing the best minds on board, and giving them the freedom to focus on what matters most: coming up with ingenious, effective ways to measure, assess, and address real-world situations. The kind that face industries of all kinds right now, and the kind that we want to be the first to see on the horizon. When we do that, we add value. We create opportunities for our clients and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We make a real difference in the world around us. You can help lead the way. Are you ready to innovate? Collaborate? Meet the requirements of ever-evolving regulations and keep up with the demands of a dynamic, expanding team? Work across disciplines to develop solutions no one has seen before? Apply today to join our Montrose team! Montrose is committed to being an inclusive workplace. Montrose is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can read more about EEO here or view the EEO Posters. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hrcorp@montrose-env.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail careers@montrose-env.com or call 949-988-3500. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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