Senior Habitat Restoration Project Lead (Hybrid)

RiseMe; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking a Senior Restoration Project Manager to lead and grow our Northern California habitat restoration practice. You will guide projects from concept through implementation, coordinate with biologists, field crews, regulators, and clients, and help secure funding.

You will design restoration plans, oversee feasibility studies, coordinate permitting, and mentor junior staff while working in a flexible hybrid environment across California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience as a biologist, restoration ecologist, or restoration practitioner.
• At least 2 years of experience working in Northern California.
• Experience with field data collection methods and habitat restoration implementation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to hike long distances across varied terrain and weather conditions.
• Valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Design and support habitat restoration projects to achieve project goals and success criteria.
• Lead site investigations and restoration feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with field restoration crews during project implementation and adaptive management.
• Develop habitat restoration plans and support environmental permitting efforts.
• Assist with restoration grant applications and project development.
• Conduct and oversee biological surveys, vegetation mapping, and special-status species surveys.
• Lead biological monitoring for restoration and construction projects.
• Support wetland permit applications and regulatory documentation.
• Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and project interviews.
• Travel occasionally overnight as project needs require.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking a Senior Restoration Project Manager to lead and grow our Northern California habitat restoration practice. You will guide projects from concept through implementation, coordinate with biologists, field crews, regulators, and clients, and help secure funding.

You will design restoration plans, oversee feasibility studies, coordinate permitting, and mentor junior staff while working in a flexible hybrid environment across California.