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Environmental Services Project Manager (CEQA)

ADEC Innovations
Walnut Creek, CA, US
$70K-$90K a year
Full-time

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS) , an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners, or colleagues.

Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!

FirstCarbon Solutions is searching for an experienced Environmental Services Project Manager (CG06) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a technical background and at least 4+ years of experience in CEQA and NEPA analyses, as well as mitigation measure compliance during construction, including management and oversight of the biological and archaeological monitoring teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

  • Manage administration of clients and sub-consultant contracts, project budgets, and billings
  • Prepare project invoices and monitor accounts receivables in a timely and effective manner
  • Provide input for long-range financial planning (i.e., 3- to 6-month workload projections)
  • Review contractual terms and identify potential conflicts
  • Review and approve project sub-consultant invoices

Personnel Supervision / Development / Training

  • Plan, organize, schedule, assign, coordinate, and direct the activities of project staff
  • Participate in staff training programs. Review research and written materials submitted by staff and suggest improvements
  • Keep abreast of recent legislative, administrative, and judicial interpretations of related environmental statutes and ensure that staff is well informed of changes
  • Identify the need for technical and production staff assistance for projects and assign staff accordingly

Technical / Quality Assurance

  • Establish and maintain a high level of communication directly with the client and sub-consultants
  • Conduct project initiation meetings for team members to explain the proposed project, project issues, sensitive concerns, and format for environmental documents
  • Conduct and participate in public and private sector project meetings, including making presentations to the public during scoping, community meetings, and public hearings
  • Establish task budgets and time schedules and coordinate with the overall project
  • Review staff research and written material for content, conciseness, and completeness. Review sub-consultant work for comprehensive and completeness
  • Conduct research and prepare technical sections for environmental documents

Marketing

  • Coordinate and prepare proposal and qualification packages with the Marketing Department
  • Develop project opportunities through proactive marketing of the firm
  • Prepare fee, schedule, and scope of work for proposals. Provide opportunities to maximize profitability
  • Identify project sub-consultants and coordinate their input for proposals and qualifications
  • Assist marketing efforts by providing complete project descriptions on current projects, and updating resumes as needed

Skills

  • Plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of technical and support staff and sub-consultants on assigned projects
  • Supervise and efficiently edit technical staff’s written materials to provide constructive feedback
  • Proactively and efficiently manage multiple projects
  • Communicate effectively through written and oral methods
  • Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software applications, especially Word and Excel, as well as Internet usage

Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience which provides the requested knowledge and skills to effectively fill this position.

Typical qualifications include, or are equivalent to :

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, or related field is preferred
  • At least 4 years of professional experience in the environmental and / or planning field

Thorough understanding of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including 2+ years :

  • CEQA and their processing requirements
  • Project management techniques
  • Marketing and proposal preparation
  • Financial management principles and practices

Work Environment : The position operates in either an in-office or remote environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

This position requires some travel, attending meetings, briefings, and hearings, as well as giving presentations both in person and through online meeting programs.

Compliance with all travel and in-person safety policies is a must.

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with staff and clients both verbally and electronically.

The employee may spend extended periods of time sitting in front of a computer.

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000 Compensation is experience-dependent.

FCS offers competitive salaries and robust benefits with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you want to work in a collaborative, creative work environment where you can provide meaningful contributions while being challenged to grow on the job, then you are encouraged to apply!

Competitive, progressive benefits, including

  • Hybrid / in-office work location options
  • Escalating PTO structure
  • Up to 10 paid holidays (up to 4 are flexible holidays)
  • Full health care package :
  • Up to 100% employer-paid employee medical and 55% eligible dependent coverage*
  • 80% employer-paid dental and vision
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness Program
  • 401k & Roth
  • Pet insurance discounts

Diversity and respect are to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in.

Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be.

We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals.

Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration.

We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.

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