Biology Project Manager - Los Angeles County

Biology Project Manager - Los Angeles County

Full-Time

CA - Los Angeles County, Southern California

Are you a seasoned Biology Project Manager looking to help shape the future of habitat restoration and environmental consulting in Southern California? Join HELIX Environmental Planning, an employee-owned firm where your expertise as a Biology Project Manager will directly influence meaningful restoration, conservation, and infrastructure projects across the region. You'll have the opportunity to grow with a thriving Pasadena team while working on projects that span coastal, mountain, and desert ecosystems.

Why HELIX?

HELIX is a full-service environmental consulting and planning firm specializing in biological resources, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance. What sets HELIX apart is our ability to design, implement, and monitor restoration projects entirely in-house, from growing native plants to long-term success monitoring. As a Biology Project Manager, you'll join a collaborative, employee-owned organization that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional growth. This position follows a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Day in the Life

As a Biology Project Manager, you'll lead diverse biological resources projects throughout Southern California. One day you may be guiding habitat restoration planning and coordinating with regulatory agencies; the next you'll be partnering with clients, preparing technical reports, managing project teams, and supporting business development efforts. The Biology Project Manager role offers the perfect blend of project leadership, client engagement, strategic planning, and occasional field involvement. You'll play a key role in expanding HELIX's restoration and biology presence throughout the Los Angeles region.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a Biology Project Manager for biological resources and habitat restoration projects.
• Lead regulatory permitting efforts and agency consultation.
• Prepare and oversee biological technical reports and restoration plans.
• Manage environmental review support and biological resources analysis.
• Build and maintain strong client and agency relationships.
• Coordinate project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Prepare proposals and support business development activities.
• Develop creative solutions to complex project challenges.
• Collaborate across disciplines to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Occasionally conduct biological fieldwork as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of environmental consulting experience in biological resources or similar projects.
• Minimum 2 years of project management experience with direct client and agency interaction.
• Experience with proposal preparation and business development.
• Experience managing biological technical reports and CEQA-related documents throughout Southern California.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in biology, natural resources, or related field.
• Strong existing agency and client relationships.
• Experience with regulatory permitting involving USACE, CDFW, and RWQCB.
• Recognition as an approved or certified biological consultant with local agencies.
• Experience leading major proposal efforts and client interviews.

Compensation

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $91,000 to $115,000.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates must apply online through Paylocity with a resume and cover letter. Begin by clicking "Apply Now" below.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is 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 (including family medical history), 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.

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Biology / Regulatory Permitting

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Why Join Our Team?

We are a growing, employee-owned firm, we're passionate about what we do, and we have a casual and collaborative work environment. Our employees describe us as team-oriented, caring, flexible, and driven by our standards for integrity. We recognize that each employee has individualized needs for support in the work environment and we aim to make each person's experience the best it can be. In addition to our competitive benefits package, we offer wellness incentives, a community volunteer program, and much more.

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