Project Manager - Allentown, PA

Mostardi Platt is seeking a dedicated Project Manager to lead our air emissions testing projects. This role is a blend of high-level technical management, field leadership, and client relationship cultivation. You will oversee every phase of a project—from initial scope and protocol development to on-site crew management and final reporting.

Company Description

Come be a part of our growing team! Mostardi Platt is one of the nation’s largest independent, multi-disciplinary environmental consulting firms, offering services since 1976. We specialize in environmental consulting, testing, and risk management, helping companies navigate complex local, state, and federal regulations. Recognized for tailoring efficient, cost-effective solutions, we focus on understanding and addressing the unique needs of our clients to achieve compliance and minimize business disruptions. Our diverse professional team combines expertise with a client-centric approach to provide effective, integrated solutions for a wide range of industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Direct all phases of air emissions testing, including defining project scope, coordinating equipment, and managing field activities.
• Personnel Management: Lead, train, and mentor a test crew of up to 12 people, including Test Technicians and Engineers, to ensure overall program efficiency.
• Client & Regulatory Relations: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and act as their representative in communications with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Technical Excellence: Compose test protocols, proposals, and final reports; review project data for irregularities; and ensure compliance with all USEPA Reference Methods.
• Safety First: Promote and enforce a strict culture of safe work practices and environmental compliance at all times.

Position Requisites

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor of Science in a technical field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 3 years of direct experience with air emissions testing methods.
• Certifications: Must hold Qualified Individual (QI) and/or Qualified Source Testing Individual (QSTI) certification for Group V.
• Technical Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of EPA Reference Methods (including 1-5, 6C, 7E, 10, 25A, 320, etc.) and the ability to process lab samples and titrations.
• Skills: Strong mathematical aptitude, computer literacy (MS Word/Excel), and the ability to operate specialized test equipment and hand tools.

Physical & Logistical Requirements

This is an active, field-based role that requires:

• Heights & Stamina: Ability to climb ladders on smokestacks potentially as high as 450 feet and work at elevated levels for extended periods.
• Strength: Capacity to lift and carry up to 85 pounds and manage heavy equipment in extreme weather conditions.
• Travel: A valid driver’s license and the flexibility to travel/drive for extended hours to meet client needs.
• Compliance: Ability to pass a drug screening