Environmental Planning Project Manager

~ HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX) is a highly successful, employee-owned environmental consulting firm headquartered in La Mesa, California and with additional offices in Sacramento, Orange, and Riverside counties. ~

We are hard-working with a casual and collaborative work environment. Our employees describe us as client-focused, caring, team-oriented, focused on integrity, and flexible. In addition to our competitive benefit package, we have robust, award-winning wellness and community volunteer programs, monthly happy hours, company-sponsored parties, an on-site employee-managed garden, and much more!

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Position Overview 

HELIX is seeking candiates for a Environmental Planning Project Manager in our San Diego We are also seeking one or more Project Managers to supplement our high-quality consultant team in our La Mesa, California, headquarters office.

HELIX offers environmental, biological, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.

Our Environmental Planning Group prepares CEQA/NEPA documentation and related studies for a wide range of projects including highways, rail, airports, energy/utilities and water/wastewater facilities, residential developments and planned communities, various community and infrastructure plans, commercial/industrial development, educational facilities, and military facilities.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for managing CEQA/NEPA compliance documents and related technical studies for small to medium projects, as well as assisting Senior Project Managers on larger projects.

Duties include document preparation; coordination with other environmental planning staff, in-house technical specialists and subconsultants, as well as interaction with clients and reviewing agencies.

Proposal preparation and business development are also required; it is anticipated that some training may be required, but the basic communication skills and interest for these activities are needed. 

Qualifications  

• The Project Manager position requires an individual with a minimum of 4 years experience in the preparation of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance documents (not including technical studies), including at least 1 year of project management experience.
• Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical abilities.
• Experience with a variety of infrastructure and development project types, CEQA and/or NEPA document types and private sector/public agency clients is desirable.
• Applicants must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment.
• Please note that this is not a laboratory, environmental testing or hazardous materials studies/management position. 

Education, Skills, Knowledge:  

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years experience in the preparation of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance documents, including at least 1 year of experience in the management of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Knowledge of the southern California environmental and regulatory setting; with an emphasis on San Diego County.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Additional qualifications considered a plus: 

• Master's or PhD degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
• Experience in proposal preparation and marketing of consulting services.
• Educational background or experience in a specialty area (e.g., noise/acoustics, air quality, visual simulations, agriculture or water quality) and an interest in developing/providing consulting skills or training of other HELIX staff in that area, in addition to the provision of CEQA/NEPA generalist services. 

Compensation: Salary is dependent on experience. 

To Apply 

• Qualified candidates are invited to click below: "Apply Here!" 
• Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume. 

~ We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We fully support the principles of affirmative action and non-discrimination. We believe in freedom of opportunity for every individual - including minorities, females, veterans, and disabled persons - to work at a job for which he or she qualifies based on merit, and we encourage all to apply. ~