Posted August 23, 2026
Air Quality & Noise Department Manager - Environmental Services (Kansas City, MO)
MSR Technology Group
Kansas City, MO, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Air Quality & Noise Department Manager – Environmental Services
Location: Kansas City, MO
Travel: ~25%
Competitive salary, full benefits, and strong opportunity for career advancement.DescriptionTravel: ~25%
The Air Quality & Noise Department Manager is responsible for the leadership and direction of an established Air Quality & Noise practice within a growing environmental services team in Kansas City. This role will lead a team supporting private, public, and federal clients and will play a key role in expanding the practice locally and nationally.
This position includes responsibility for strategic growth, client management, project delivery, and overall department performance, with a strong focus on profitability, quality, and team development.
Responsibilities- Lead and grow the Air Quality & Noise practice, including team development and performance management
- Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for department growth and market expansion
- Drive business development efforts, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, and supporting proposals
- Serve as Client Account Manager for key clients and ensure high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction
- Oversee department financial performance, including revenue, profitability, and utilization targets
- Support marketing, pricing strategy, and customer retention initiatives
- Collaborate with leadership and other service areas to expand offerings and diversify clients
- Lead pursuit strategies, capture planning, and proposal development efforts
- Maintain quality standards and ensure adherence to QA/QC and safety programs
- Build and mentor high-performing teams, including hiring, coaching, and retention of staff
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
- Make strategic decisions while building consensus across stakeholders
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in air quality permitting, noise compliance, or related environmental work (10+ years preferred)
- Prior leadership or management experience preferred
- Strong business development and client-facing experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex projects
- Strategic mindset with the ability to lead change and drive growth
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
