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! You can apply by visiting Quandary job opportunities.



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.

Applicants will be local to Colorado Western Slope and able to travel to the Quandary office located in Rifle, CO for office hours and meetings. Applicants should be highly organized, a good written and oral communicator, and be willing to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Attention to detail and strong technical writing skills are essential qualities. 

Responsibilities:

• Perform soil and groundwater sampling for remediation programs  

• Independently and collaboratively conduct fieldwork in remote and urban locations, including active construction sites

• Travel for short-term and long-term assignments when required by client

• Collect detailed, accurate, scientific field data

• Assist with creation of client deliverables including written reports and maps

• Collect baseline water quality samples, write client reports, and submit agency filings

• Log soil borings and oversee the installation of groundwater monitoring wells

• Conduct stormwater BMP inspections

• Interpret and manage spatial data using ESRI products, Google Earth, or similar platforms

• Perform occasional Natural Resources surveys

• Occasionally assist with placement and maintenance of Air Monitors

• Actively participate in safety programs and support a safe work culture

Key Skills/Abilities:

• Scientific and/or technical writing experience

• Experience collecting soil and groundwater samples

• Understanding and interpretation of soil and water quality laboratory data

• Federal, State, and local regulatory knowledge 

• Ability to travel to remote locations alone with minimal supervision

• Interpret and mange spatial data using ESRI suite of products, Google Earth, and similar platforms

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Enjoy working with a diverse team

• Keen attention to detail

• Ability to lift 40-50 pounds

• Teachable, fast learning, and willing to learn new skill sets

• Willing to attend environmental training courses when applicable

• Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related filed

• 4-10 years of consulting experience

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

• CPR/AED certification preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Working outdoors, often in inclement weather conditions

• Standing for long periods of time

• Prolonged sitting

• Walking long distance

• Repetitive tasks that are physically demanding

• Travel (up to 30%) with occasional overnight stay

Expected Salary: $60,000-$75,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday 40+ hours per week, daily schedule dictated by client needs

Work Location: Rifle, CO with required travel to remote field sites across the western slope 
Application Deadline: Will remain open until July 10, 2026, or position is filled

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)

• FSA and HSA options

• Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) matching

• 30 day paid sabbatical at 5 years of employment

• Discretionary end of year bonus

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! You can apply by visiting Quandary job opportunities.



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. 

Quandary Consultants is seeking a Senior Air Quality Scientist to join our growing Air Quality team. This position will support various new and existing air quality permitting and compliance Oil and Gas projects including, preparation of emission inventories, permit application development, regulatory review, compliance recordkeeping, greenhouse gas reporting air monitoring, etc.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients to perform and coordinate air compliance and permitting tasks

• Conduct air emissions calculations for permitting, emissions inventories, annual compliance reporting, and greenhouse gas reports

• Conduct peer review of teammates’ calculations and reports, providing constructive feedback

• Prepare and submit air permit applications to state and federal agencies

• Utilize emissions modeling software

• Proficient in state, federal, tribal, and local air compliance and permitting regulations and assist clients in implementing operational and reporting requirements

• At times, overnight client work may be required but is not expected

• Assist in preparation, deployment, and all sampling aspects of air monitoring activities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job aspects

• Provide guidance to clients for site design/operations to ensure compliance with regulations

• Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify safety risks, analyze data, and develop effective solutions

Required Skills/Abilities

• Professional demeanor and experience writing technical reports

• Strong attention to detail and able to follow specific directions and tasks

• Team player; receptive to feedback and open to constructive criticism

• Capable of managing projects, meeting budgets, and being the main point of communication for client contact

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft excel, including use of pivot tables

• Strong understanding of air quality compliance requirements in various states

• Experience with clean air act (NSPS OOO/a/b/c, KKKK, JJJJ, KKK, VV VVA GG)

• Familiarity with oil and gas equipment, operational practices, field environment and technical and engineering terms related to these practices

• Ability to read through complex stat and federal regulations to determine applicability to varying client facilities and scenarios

• Monitor federal, state, and local air quality regulations and rulemakings

• Participate in trade and professional associations to support the above responsibilities

• Demonstrates initiative by appropriately taking charge of situations

• Strong verbal skills and ability to lead meetings with staff on air quality permitting and compliance

• Valid drivers license and proven safe driving record

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field required

• 9+ years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance, environmental consulting, or a related field

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Standing and sitting for prolonged periods of time

• Inclement weather conditions when field work is required

• Some travel (5-10% annually) including overnight stay

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Expected Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 annually, DOE
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 + hours per week
Work Location: Denver, CO: Reliably commute to Denver Office
Application Deadline: Will remain open until July 10, 2026 or until position is filled

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)

• FSA and HSA options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) and employer matching

• One month paid sabbatical at five years of employment

• Discretionary end of year bonus

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! You can apply by visiting Quandary job opportunities.

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.