CG Project Manager

Overview

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX) is a growing, employee-owned California-based environmental consulting and planning firm. We are seeking a motivated Construction Group Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in our Pasadena office. HELIX is a full-service environmental consulting firm offering services in biological work, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance monitoring.

We work on a range of projects in both the public and private sectors, spanning habitats from coastal to mountain and desert environments.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility of in-office and remote work
• Investment in professional growth, employee development, and training
• Recognized for workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the top two environmental firms nationwide in the 2023 Best Firms to Work For by Zweig Group

HELIX offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents
• Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

• Prepare proposals: review bidding materials, summarize project requirements, initiate estimating sheets, lead marketing efforts, and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Proposal management: independently manage small, medium, and large projects, including review of bidding materials and coordination with subcontractors.
• Project Management: track budgets, interact with clients, convey project information to supervisory and field staff, develop and coordinate contract augmentations, and manage multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ensure project quality, conduct periodic site visits, review daily reports, and coordinate with field personnel regarding work product and production rates.
• Maintain work records as required (pesticide notifications, scheduling worksheets, proposal tracking, projections).
• Research and pursue business opportunities, develop business contacts.
• Project photo documentation and organization.
• Interact with clients, agencies, and the public in person and online (meetings, presentations, letters, etc.).
• Assist staff with day-to-day operations (scheduling, daily logs, and unit logs, prevailing wage).
• Maintain safety standards: notify staff of unsafe activities and follow safety guidelines.
• Team training: participate in training of new employees across the organization.
• Complete other tasks as necessary for the successful operation of the company.
• Includes occasional overnight travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to the job requirements, including project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources/Environmental Science or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable).
• Basic landscape construction skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and varying terrain.
• Ability for occasional overnight travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Valid California driver license with a clean driving record over the last 3 years.

Additional Skills considered a plus:

• Native plant identification.
• Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture.
• Experience coordinating with or acting as liaison with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• Restoration planning, reporting, and writing.

Pay
:
Expected starting pay range for a Project Manager I or II is $75,000 to $105,000 annually.

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, 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 Qualifications (continued)

• Minimum of 5 years of experience related to the job requirements, including project management.
• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources/Environmental Science or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable).
• Basic landscape construction skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in varying terrain.
• Ability for occasional overnight travel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Valid California driver license with a clean driving record over the last 3 years.

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