Assistant Project Manager — Habitat Restoration Lead

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc.; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedules

Health coverage

Bonuses

Paid time off

ESOP participation

401(k) contributions

National recognition as a top firm

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Construction Group in Riverside, CA. This role blends fieldwork with project coordination and client-facing teamwork, supporting Project Managers and supervising habitat restoration crews.

You will start in the field installing native seed and inspecting BMPs, then move to the office to update tracking tools and help prepare proposals. The position offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities for growth.

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.

Skills

Fieldwork

Project coordination

Client communication

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Natural Resources

Tools

FieldMaps

Survey123

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Construction Group in Riverside, CA. This role blends fieldwork with project coordination and client-facing teamwork, supporting Project Managers and supervising habitat restoration crews.

You will start in the field installing native seed and inspecting BMPs, then move to the office to update tracking tools and help prepare proposals. The position offers a hybrid schedule and opportunities for growth.