Environmental Biologist - Senior Project Manager
Our
Environmental Resource Management Team
in
Southern California
has an opportunity for a talented
Biologist - Senior Project Manager . Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!
At Psomas, you'll find a career with purpose and staying power. Half of our Environmental Group has been with us for over 20 years, a testament to the strong culture and opportunities we offer. With 79 years of industry leadership, we have built a deeply rooted and stable client base. Many of our clients have trusted us with their projects for decades--proof of the lasting value we bring to every job. If you're looking to join a team that values longevity and stability while continuing to innovate and evolve, we'd love to hear from you.
About being our Environmental Biologist - Senior Project Manager
This position would primarily support work generated by our Environmental Group that can be based out of the
Santa Ana, Pasadena or Los Angeles, CA
office locations, but may also support other Psomas offices as needed. As a
Biologist - Senior Project Manager
in our
Resource Management team
at Psomas, this position will be a mix of office work and fieldwork, as determined by the career interests of the individual filling the position. The
Senior Project Manager/Biologist
would be expected to perform project biological studies and other varied industry duties, such as preparing proposals, project management and budget tracking, scheduling/overseeing preparation of biological studies, report writing, resource agency consultation, and management of junior staff.
Responsibility Highlights for our Environmental Biologist - Senior Project Manager
Manage large/complex projects, coordinate activities, conduct/oversee biological studies, report writing, resource agency consultation and assist with other varied industry duties
Manage/PM large-scale proposals and prepares or oversees scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for letter proposals
Schedule/coordinate field studies, including managing biological staff and subconsultants as needed
Coordinate with support staff (GIS, editing, word processing)
Prepare a variety of report types (Biological Constraints Reports, Biological Technical Reports, Biological Resources sections of CEQA documents, Focused Survey Reports, etc.)
Act as Senior Review, QA/QC for technical work completed by others
Prepare invoices, approve subconsultant invoices, and track project financials to stay within assigned project budgets
Attend meetings (in person and online), including leading meetings as needed
Interact with clients, biological staff, subconsultants, resource agency personnel and technical leads from other disciplines
Provide technical training and cross-training to staff, and mentor junior biologists
Participate in professional organization(s) appropriate to technical expertise and/or business development
Actively seek out and win new business and new clients to develop a list of client contacts
Participate in Strategic Planning
Minimum Qualifications to be our Environmental Biologist - Senior Project Manager
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Field Ecology, Wildlife, or related organismic biology field
Minimum of 10 years' experience as a Biologist
Prior project management experience at a consulting firm or resource agency
Specialist in the identification of biological resources of Southern California
Specialist on current species protocols, regulatory requirements, and processes
Qualifications to be our Environmental Biologist - Senior Project Manager
Master's degree in similar fields
Extensive knowledge of various survey guidelines, vegetation mapping and classification, and most common wildlife that rely on common habitat types within Southern California
Extensive knowledge of GPS/GIS, federal and state Endangered Species Acts, State Fish and Game Codes, and NEPA/CEQA
Highlighted Benefits for our Environmental Biologist - Senior Project Manager
Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!
A competitive salary! The expected range for this position is $115,000 - $163,000/salary depending on experience
Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
8 Paid Holidays & 3-4 Weeks of PTO (depending on experience)
Career pathing, training + professional development
Strong History + Bright Future
As a 100% employee owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years,
Psomas
is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.
We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , status, protected veteran status, , gender , or any other characteristic protected by law.
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