Quandary Consultants seek a dynamic leader to expand our Air Quality program. This role involves leading the growth and development of our Air Quality program, cultivating client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, providing technical expertise and oversight, while being an effective people leader and fostering our culture of continuous improvement, personal growth, and accountability, in line with the “Quandary Way.” The ideal candidate will have a blend of leadership skills, solid financial and business acumen, technical expertise in air quality, with a desire to work in an exciting and dynamic work environment.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading all team members within the Air Quality Program
- Responsible for ensuring direct reports are leading those that they manage effectively and in line with Quandary policies and procedures
- Responsible for continuously evaluating resource needs and collaborating with HR to hire technical or management team members when necessary to foster growth
- Responsible for delegating work, ensuring efficient workflow to the appropriate team members to both their direct reports and all those in the program
- Responsible for mentoring and training direct reports and all those who are in the program when necessary
- Responsible for timely performance reviews for direct reports ensuring they are doing the same for theirs per Quandary’s policies and procedures
Leadership Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead the Air Quality Program, including our permitting and compliance group and air monitoring program, overseeing day-to-day operations and strategic direction
- Develop and execute a multi-year strategic growth plan for the Air Quality program to align with Quandary’s objectives. Ensure the financial viability of strategic growth decisions with assistance and oversight from the Sr. Operations Director, Finance Director, and Owners
- Accountable for utilization, billing rates, revenue growth, and gross margins
- Evaluate, improve, and implement/update internal program tools, processes, procedures, for effective and efficient project execution
- Develop and maintain client relationships, understanding their unique needs to propose creative consulting solutions
- Actively develop new business opportunities outside of current clientele and assist Quandary overall by cross selling our other services to existing and potential clients
- Proactively seek out and participate in trade and professional associations to support networking and business development
- Stay current with industry trends
- Ensure project timelines and deployments are effectively managed and maintained
- Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job aspects
- Monitor federal, state, and local air quality regulations and rulemakings
Required Skills/Abilities: - Strong leadership presence with leadership philosophies in line with Quandary Mission Statement
- Experience scaling and leading through growth
- Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to teach, mentor, support, and provide clear expectations to direct reports
- Efficient and effective at determining creative solutions to problems
- Desire to continue to learn and grow with the company, holding yourself accountable
- Team player; easy to work with, receptive to feedback, and open to constructive criticism from both company leadership and those you are leading in the program while putting the needs of the program above your own
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and challenging environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
- Valid driver’s license and proven safe driving record
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental or chemical engineering, or related field
- 15+ years of experience in technical air quality consulting, regulatory, or private industry
- 5+ years of effective leadership and managerial experience, leading and mentoring a team of direct reports, preferably with multiple layers of management
- 10+ years of proven experience effectively managing projects, meeting budgets, and being the main point of communication for client contact
- Experience interpreting complex state and federal regulations to determine applicability to varying client facilities and scenarios
- Familiarity with oil and gas equipment, operational practices, field environment, technical and engineering terms related to these practices
- Advanced degree, leadership accreditations or course completions, and strategic planning experience a plus.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: - Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time
- Inclement weather when field visits are required
- Occasional travel may be required, including an overnight stay
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Expected Salary: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 DOE
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Bonus Potential: Annual performance-based bonus
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40+ hours per week
Work Location: Denver, CO: Reliably commute to Denver office daily
Application Deadline: Will remain open until July 24, 2026, or position is filled
Benefits: - Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)
- FSA and HSA options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) matching
If you have these skills and an environmental background and are interested in working for a dynamic environmental services company, we look forward to hearing from you!
Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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