Supervising Biologist / Senior Project Manager

Rincon Consultants, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervising Biologist / Senior Project Manager to lead their Natural Resources team. This role involves overseeing complex biological projects, ensuring high-quality execution and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental consulting, project management, and client relations. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of environmental consulting while enjoying flexible work arrangements. Join a team dedicated to sustainability and quality service.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401(k)/Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of progressive environmental consulting experience.
• Experience supervising and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical studies and oversee project execution.
• Manage complex biological permitting projects.
• Conduct client outreach and maintain relationships.

Skills

Environmental Consulting

Project Management

Biological Resource Assessments

Wetland Delineations

Client Relationship Management

Education

BS in Biology

MS in Biology

PhD in Biology

Job description

Supervising Biologist / Senior Project Manager

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Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Supervising Biologist / Senior Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in Southern California. This position will support a variety of public and private sector clients and can be based out of our Carlsbad, San Diego, Riverside, or Los Angeles offices. The team member in this role will be responsible for directly supervising staff, delegating and overseeing workflow, and ensuring successful project execution, working directly with peers and junior team members. While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office, which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Work

• Prepare high-quality technical studies and QA/QC of environmental documents, including Biological Resource Assessments, CEQA/NEPA analyses, Jurisdictional Delineations, and permit application packages
• Identify optimal permitting pathways for complex projects and develop the necessary technical studies and materials
• Conduct wetland delineations and other fieldwork as needed
• Travel (including overnight stays) when required

Project Management

• Oversee complex biological permitting projects (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act)
• Manage moderate to complex, large-sized projects
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution
• Serve as Rincon’s primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies
• Provide both technical direction and team mentorship, encouraging collaboration and solution-oriented thinking
• Lead QA/QC of technical reports, project budgets, and schedules

Business Development

• Leverage existing industry relationships and conduct thoughtful, professional client outreach
• Maintain and grow client accounts through proactive relationship management
• Write compelling proposals with accurate cost and schedule estimates
• Participate in interviews and give presentations to prospective and current clients

This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:

• 8-12 years minimum of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience, including the technical, project management, and business development experience listed above
• BS or MS in Biology or a related field; or PhD in Biology
• Experience directly supervising, mentoring, and supporting the development of junior staff
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; a collaborative approach to mentoring staff and communicating with clients, agencies, and subcontractors
• Demonstrated experience with some or all:
  • Biological resource assessments (CEQA/NEPA)
  • Botanical and wildlife species surveys
  • Wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and CRAM assessments
  • Regulatory permitting and compliance oversight/monitoring
  • Restoration planning, habitat management, and mitigation monitoring
  • Projects involving utilities, energy, water, or transportation sectors
  • Biological team and/or client program management

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this full-time position is $107,000 – $150,000, plus a generous benefits program. Our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. The actual offered salary will consider internal equity and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, including health benefits (HMO, PPO, HDHP, HSA), employer-paid life and disability insurance, dental, vision, prescription coverage, three weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, holidays, a 401(k)/Profit Sharing plan, and bonus opportunities. We also support professional development, community involvement, and additional perks such as Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and more. More details can be found on our webpage.