Wildlife & Ecology Assistant PM: Field & Logistics

WestLand, a Trinity Consultants Team; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

GeoSystems Analysis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wildlife and Ecology professional for an Assistant Project Manager role, supporting projects across the Southwest from Albuquerque or Tucson offices. The role coordinates equipment, resources, and travel, working with clients and stakeholders to meet goals on time and within budget.

You will develop scopes-of-work, manage schedules and budgets, and help mentor junior staff in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in wildlife, biology or a related field is required.
• Three or more years of experience in a sector-relevant discipline, preferably consulting.
• Experience planning and conducting wildlife surveys.
• Experience ordering and organizing equipment and managing project logistics.
• Strong understanding of project and financial management capabilities.
• Experience using ArcGIS software and Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, manage, and communicate project risks and changes.
• Capacity to produce and guide the development of technically sound deliverables.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships across teams and with clients.
• Ability to navigate remote areas and conduct field work in hot, dry conditions.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive in off-road terrain.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project communication among internal staff, clients, subcontractors, and collaborators.
• Support tracking project goals, milestones, schedules, and task assignments.
• Assist with scopes-of-work, proposals, study designs, budgets, and schedules.
• Support QA/QC procedures and review technical deliverables.
• Coordinate field logistics, equipment organization, and project documentation.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior staff and field crews.
• Coordinate with project managers and department staff regarding resource needs.
• Identify challenges or deviations and report to leadership promptly.
• Promote collaboration and efficiency across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Wildlife surveys

Project coordination

Financial management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Wildlife/biology degree (undergrad or grad)

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

GeoSystems Analysis, Inc. is seeking an experienced Wildlife and Ecology professional for an Assistant Project Manager role, supporting projects across the Southwest from Albuquerque or Tucson offices. The role coordinates equipment, resources, and travel, working with clients and stakeholders to meet goals on time and within budget.

You will develop scopes-of-work, manage schedules and budgets, and help mentor junior staff in a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.