Environmental Biologist - Project Manager - Psomas

Our Resource Management Team in Santa Ana, CA has an opportunity for a talented Biologist - Project Manager. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Biologist - Project Manager

This position would primarily support work generated by our Environmental Planning group based out of the Riverside office, but may also support other Psomas offices as needed. As a Biologist - 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. As the position would support the Riverside, CA office, it is expected to be based in our Riverside, CA office location; however, the office location could also be based out of our Santa Ana, Los Angeles or Pasadena, CA office locations. The Project Manager/Biologist would be expected to perform project biological studies and other varied industry duties, such as preparing proposals, scheduling/overseeing preparation of biological studies, report writing, resource agency consultation, and other varied industry duties.

Responsibility Highlights for our Biologist - Project Manager

• Manage projects, coordinate activities, conduct/oversee biological studies, report writing, resource agency consultation and assist with other varied industry duties
• Knowledgeable in the identification of biological resources of Southern California
• Knowledgeable on current species protocols, regulatory requirements, and processes
• Prepare scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for letter proposals
• Provide supporting information to marketing for larger proposal efforts
• Schedule/coordinate field studies, including managing biological staff and subconsultants as needed
• Review technical reports for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completeness
• 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.)
• Prepare invoices, approve subconsultant invoices, and track project financials to stay within assigned project budgets
• Track tasks to ensure they are completed within the assigned schedule
• Attend meetings (in person and online), including leading meetings as needed
• Interact with biological staff, subconsultants, and technical leads from other disciplines as needed
• Interact with clients and resource agency personnel
• Successfully delegate workload to staff and subconsultants based on expertise and availability
• Mentor junior staff (informally)
• Participate in professional organization(s) appropriate to technical expertise and/or business development
• Develop a list of client contacts for repeat business

Minimum Qualifications to be our Biologist - Project Manager

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife Biology, or related environmental technical discipline
• Minimum of 5-10 years experience as a Biologist
• Working knowledge of common plant species, special status plant and wildlife species in California (optimally the inland Southern California region)
• Working knowledge of various survey guidelines, vegetation mapping and classification, and most common wildlife that rely on common habitat types in California (optimally the inland Southern California region)
• Working knowledge of federal and state Endangered Species Acts, State Fish and Game Codes, and NEPA/CEQA; familiarity with Clean Water Act
• 10a permit for California gnatcatcher is a plus
• Excellent organizational, writing, and oral communication skills
• Prior project management experience at a consulting firm or resource agency
• Driving experience in offroad conditions, including potentially remote, rugged, and undeveloped terrain
• Ability to conduct field work for long days, as needed
• Physically fit to navigate potentially rugged conditions on foot while carrying supplies

Highlighted Benefits for our Biologist - 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 $85,000 - $120,000/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 age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.