Assistant Project Manager (Project Biologist I) | Remote in SoCal

Montrose Environmental Group; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services provider as an Assistant Project Manager, working remotely in Southern California. This dynamic role involves collaboration on biological and waters/wetland analysis, regulatory compliance, and support for project management in an inclusive and supportive work environment. Collaborate with experts to tackle complex environmental challenges while advancing your career.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401k with a competitive 4% employer match

Progressive vacation policies and paid parental leave

Mentorship and professional development resources

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a BS or MS degree and 5 years experience in relevant biological fields.
• Proven leadership skills and strong technical writing abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with tasks, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Coordinate project assignments for biological and environmental analysis.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

BS or MS in biology, ecology, wetland science, or similar field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Project Biologist I) | Remote in SoCal

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as an Assistant Project Manager | Remote in SoCal!

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 90 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3500 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Assistant Project Manager | Remote in SoCal role is based in Southern California but can be performed remotely within California.

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for supporting Project Managers on project tasks and assignments to meet project profitability goals and deliver best-in-class services to our clients. Project focus areas include Biological, Waters/Wetlands, CEQA/NEPA and other Environmental Consulting services as needed.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities, including:

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary environmental team to provide biological and waters/wetland analysis, reporting, and compliance with environmental regulations ranging from major capital improvement projects to high-volume small-scale projects to large-scale developments

Provide CEQA and NEPA compliance and documentation, permitting under the Federal and State Endangered Species Acts, and preparing 401/404/1600 permit applications

Coordinate and provide project assignments to internal and external teams for general environmental, biological, and waters/wetland analysis, review environmental databases and documentation, develop and follow project analysis protocols, analyze potential impacts to jurisdictional waters, and develop appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures, and provide project management support.

Support project managers to oversee project compliance with environmental mitigation measures and with federal, state, and local regulations, provide clear and concise client communication, support proposal preparation, assist managing contract compliance, and adhere to deliverable schedules.

Other services that may be needed: biological surveys, nest monitoring, vegetation community surveys and analysis, restoration, wetland delineations, report preparation, construction monitoring, field team management, specialized site assessments, and other services related to compliance with regulatory requirements. Duties may include web-based reporting, and use of ArcGIS GPS equipment for mapping identified environmental resources.

Ensure the integrity and completeness of all documents with strong QA/QC procedures

Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts

Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Exercises safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.

Participates in the Company’s continuous improvement programs and provides support to team efforts.

Keeps up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

Performs other duties as assigned.

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability.

Minimum Qualifications

BS or MS in biology, ecology, wetland science, plant ecology, or similar field

At least 5 years of professional experience as a biologist (or equivalent) in Southern California with experience pertaining to specialized biological or waters training and field work.

Knowledge of current environmental regulations, including FESA, CESA, CWA, CEQA, and NEPA

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record per company standards

Exposure to project management tasks - experience leading small teams, implementing quality controls, tracking large volume of data, and budget management.

Knowledge of the flora/fauna of Southern and Central California

Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines

Ability to track multiple projects in high-volume environment

Proven leadership skills: identifies problems and actively devises appropriate solutions

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills

Outgoing / team player with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities

Strong organizational and management skills

Ability to communicate in a group-oriented setting, establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and leaders

Knowledge of computer-aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, etc.)

Ability to complete and maintain HAZWOPER certification with the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental health and safety class and annual 8-hour refresher class

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors

If field work is needed, this position can be physically demanding and may require work in various working environments/conditions, which requires that an individual be physically capable of canvassing large project areas by foot on various terrain and potentially in inclement weather.

The work environment will vary greatly depending on the nature of the assigned tasks.

The position may involve local travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and training in a specialized field (e.g., botany, wildlife biology, habitat and rare plant restoration, fisheries, wetland ecology, etc.) including current/previous USFWS 10(a)(1)(A) Permits and/or CDFW Scientific Collecting Permits are preferred.

Experience conducting wetland delineations and preparing permit applications and jurisdictional delineation reports suitable for submittal to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preferred.

Experience utilizing and/or managing databases

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability, or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [e-mail] for assistance.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect: Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

401k with a competitive 4% employer match

Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance.

Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career

An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.

Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups.

A financial assistance program that supports peers in need.

Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com !

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.

About the company

Montrose is an environmental services provider offering measurement and analytical services as well as environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions

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