Biology Project Manager

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive benefits

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc in Pasadena seeks a Biology Project Manager to shape habitat restoration and environmental consulting across Southern California. You will lead biological resources projects, manage regulatory permitting, and coordinate client engagements while supporting business development.

The role blends leadership, field involvement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The position offers hybrid work with three days in the office, a competitive salary, and a robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting experience in biological resources or similar projects.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience with direct client and agency interaction.
• Experience with proposal preparation and business development.
• Experience managing biological technical reports and CEQA-related documents throughout Southern California.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory permitting efforts and agency consultation.
• Prepare and oversee biological technical reports and restoration plans.
• Manage environmental review support and biological resources analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client and agency relationships.
• Coordinate project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare proposals and support business development activities.
• Develop creative solutions to complex project challenges.
• Collaborate across disciplines to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Occasionally conduct biological fieldwork as needed.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory permitting

Client engagement

CEQA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/environmental science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc

Are you a seasoned Biology Project Manager looking to help shape the future of habitat restoration and environmental consulting in Southern California? Join HELIX Environmental Planning, an employee-owned firm where your expertise as a Biology Project Manager will directly influence meaningful restoration, conservation, and infrastructure projects across the region. You'll have the opportunity to grow with a thriving Pasadena team while working on projects that span coastal, mountain, and desert ecosystems.

Why HELIX?

HELIX is a full-service environmental consulting and planning firm specializing in biological resources, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance. What sets HELIX apart is our ability to design, implement, and monitor restoration projects entirely in-house, from growing native plants to long-term success monitoring. As a Biology Project Manager, you'll join a collaborative, employee-owned organization that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth. This position follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Day in the Life

As a Biology Project Manager, you'll lead diverse biological resources projects throughout Southern California. One day you may be guiding habitat restoration planning and coordinating with regulatory agencies; the next you'll be partnering with clients, preparing technical reports, managing project teams, and supporting business development efforts. The Biology Project Manager role offers the perfect blend of project leadership, client engagement, strategic planning, and occasional field involvement. You'll play a key role in expanding HELIX's restoration and biology presence throughout the Los Angeles region.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a Biology Project Manager for biological resources and habitat restoration projects.
• Lead regulatory permitting efforts and agency consultation.
• Prepare and oversee biological technical reports and restoration plans.
• Manage environmental review support and biological resources analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client and agency relationships.
• Coordinate project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare proposals and support business development activities.
• Develop creative solutions to complex project challenges.
• Collaborate across disciplines to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Occasionally conduct biological fieldwork as needed.

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $91,000 to $115,000.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting experience in biological resources or similar projects.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience with direct client and agency interaction.
• Experience with proposal preparation and business development.
• Experience managing biological technical reports and CEQA-related documents throughout Southern California.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in biology, natural resources, or related field.
• Strong existing agency and client relationships.
• Experience with regulatory permitting involving USACE, CDFW, and RWQCB.
• Recognition as an approved or certified biological consultant with local agencies.
• Experience leading major proposal efforts and client interviews.