Project Manager

Assistant Project ManagerAt 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.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.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 DoSupport Project Managers in planning and coordinating habitat restoration projectsParticipate in fieldwork: irrigation installation, plant removal, seeding, grading, erosion control, BMP installationUse tools such as FieldMaps, Field Suite Services (FSS), Survey123 for project trackingAssist with proposals, cost estimating, pre/post-bid walks, schedules, and documentationSupervise crews and maintain field logs and reportingCultivate positive client interactions and help identify business opportunitiesSchedule & FlexibilityPrimarily Orange County based (Irvine)Hybrid schedule available depending on project needsOutdoor fieldwork required year-round in varying terrain and weatherReady to Build Your Career?If you're excited to grow as a Project Manager and make a real impact in habitat restoration, we'd love to meet you. Apply now—fast, simple, and straightforwardHELIX 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.RequirementsWhat You BringBachelor's in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related fieldKnowledge of habitat restoration or construction fields—through internship, volunteer work, or professional experienceStrong communication and organizational skillsAbility to work outdoors safely and effectivelyValid CA driver's license with clean recordBonus skills: 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