Senior Project Specialist - Construction Coordinator (Temporary)

SWCA, Incorporated; Pasadena (CA); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Senior Project Specialist to join their dynamic team in Pasadena. This role involves coordinating construction support requests, managing schedules, and ensuring effective communication among specialists. Ideal candidates will have a background in biology or related fields, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and the potential for a permanent role. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to environmental excellence, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in the environmental industry.
• 1 year of coordination experience and data management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction support requests from Utility clients.
• Review and assign field work to specialists as needed.

Skills

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Data Management

Education

Some college education related to biology

Equivalent experience in environmental industry

Tools

Internal tracking databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA is actively seeking to fill a Staff III Administration Senior Project Specialist - Construction Coordinator position within our Natural Resources Program for our Pasadena, CA office. This will be a temporary position with the possibility of becoming permanent. This can be a distributed (remote work) position. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is an employee-owned company of environmental professionals who specialize in natural and cultural resource management, environmental planning, and regulatory compliance.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Coordinates incoming construction support requests from Utility clients.
• Review requests and assigns field work to biological, archeological, and wetland specialists as needed.
• Prepare biologists for field work by communicating location information, project requirements, construction measures, and safety issues.
• Review and update internal tracking databases and spreadsheets.
• Keep track of schedules and due dates on a daily basis for multiple projects.
• Exhibits good organization, communication, and human relations skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Some college education related to biology or a related field OR equivalent experience (1-2 years) relevant to the environmental industry.
• 1 year of coordination experience and experience with construction practices preferred.
• 1 year of experience with data management and progress tracking.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] or call 480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges on all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Pasadena, CA-based position as a Senior Project Specialist can expect a pay rate of $25.88 - $33.10/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

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