Habitat Restoration Assistant Project Manager - Orange County/Inland Empire

Habitat Restoration Assistant Project Manager - Orange County/Inland Empire

Full-Time

CA - Orange County, CA - Riverside County, Southern California

At HELIX Environmental Planning, you'll join an employee‑owned team where people, purpose, and passion for the environment drive everything we do. If you're energized by hands‑on habitat restoration, teamwork, and meaningful fieldwork, this role is your pathway to growth. We are looking for someone to join our team in Orange County (Irvine) or the Inland Empire Area (Riverside).

Why HELIX

HELIX is a thriving, employee‑owned environmental consulting firm known for its collaborative culture, career development focus, and commitment to doing work that matters. We work across California's coast, foothills, mountains, and desert ecosystems-restoring habitats, supporting clients, and supporting each other. Benefits and culture highlights include: flexible hybrid schedules, robust health coverage, bonuses, paid time off, ESOP participation, 401(k) contributions, and national recognition as a top environmental firm.

A Day in the Life

As an Assistant Project Manager in our Construction Group, your day blends fieldwork, project coordination, and client-facing teamwork. You might start your morning in the field installing native seed or inspecting stormwater BMPs, then transition to the office to update project tracking tools or contribute to proposals. You'll support Project Managers, help supervise habitat restoration crews, and play a key role in keeping restoration projects on track. Every day brings new challenges, new learning experiences, and the satisfaction of seeing your restoration work thrive in the real world.

What You'll Do

• Support Project Managers in planning and coordinating habitat restoration projects
• Participate in fieldwork: irrigation installation, plant removal, seeding, grading, erosion control, BMP installation
• Use tools such as FieldMaps, Field Suite Services (FSS), Survey123 for project tracking
• Assist with proposals, cost estimating, pre/post‑bid walks, schedules, and documentation
• Supervise crews and maintain field logs and reporting
• Cultivate positive client interactions and help identify business opportunities

Schedule & Flexibility

• Work location is Orange County or Inland Empire Area.
• Hybrid schedule available depending on project needs
• Outdoor fieldwork required year‑round in varying terrain and weather

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field
• Knowledge of habitat restoration or construction fields-through internship, volunteer work, or professional experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work outdoors safely and effectively
• Valid CA driver's license with clean record
• Extra skills that are a plus: native plant knowledge, 1-3 years restoration/construction professional experience, advanced fieldwork experience, familiarity with habitat restoration practices, BMPs, erosion control, irrigation systems and native vegetation management and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and field data collection platforms such as ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123 or similar project tracking tools

Compensation

$25-$29 per hour, depending on experience, plus bonuses and full benefits.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a skill assessment test, reference check, and a driving record evaluation. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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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Habitat Restoration/Construction Operations

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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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