Assistant Project Manager – Habitat Restoration & Fieldwork

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Health coverage

Bonuses

Paid time off

ESOP participation

401(k) contributions

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Construction Group to blend fieldwork with project coordination and client-facing teamwork. You’ll support restoration activities, supervise crews, and help keep projects on track in California.

Primarily Orange County based (Irvine) with a hybrid schedule, this role requires outdoor fieldwork year-round and a passion for habitat restoration. Join our employee-owned team driving meaningful environmental impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of habitat restoration or construction fields—through internship, volunteer work, or professional experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work outdoors safely and effectively.
• Valid CA driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in planning and coordinating habitat restoration projects.
• Participate in fieldwork: irrigation installation, plant removal, seeding, grading, erosion control, BMP installation.
• Use tools such as FieldMaps, Field Suite Services (FSS), Survey123 for project tracking.
• Assist with proposals, cost estimating, pre/post-bid walks, schedules, and documentation.
• Supervise crews and maintain field logs and reporting.
• Cultivate positive client interactions and help identify business opportunities.

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in the Construction Group to blend fieldwork with project coordination and client-facing teamwork. You’ll support restoration activities, supervise crews, and help keep projects on track in California.

Primarily Orange County based (Irvine) with a hybrid schedule, this role requires outdoor fieldwork year-round and a passion for habitat restoration. Join our employee-owned team driving meaningful environmental impact.