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Biologist / Project Manager (Compliance)

$80k - $126k

Rincon Consultants, Inc

Job Description

Job Description

About Us 
We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent  Great Place To Work®  certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences.

About The Role 
We are seeking a  Biologist / Project Manager (Compliance)  to support our growing Energy and Utilities practice across California. The successful candidate will oversee environmental compliance efforts for major utility and infrastructure projects , managing field teams and deliverables to ensure the highest quality results for our clients.


How We Collaborate 
This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. (We encourage you to apply if you reside in or near any of the CA locations listed above.)


What You’ll Do 
Environmental Compliance and Field Oversight - 

  • Manage and oversee pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring, and post-construction compliance surveys.
  • Lead and supervise field teams conducting biological, cultural, and environmental compliance monitoring.
  • Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of daily logs, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance reports.
  • Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.

Client & Agency Communication - 

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements.
  • Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution.

Project & Staff Leadership - 

  • Manage compliance monitoring programs for large infrastructure projects.
  • Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists, cultural specialists, and subcontractors.
  • Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to CEQA, NEPA, ESA, CWA, and related regulatory requirements.
 

What You'll Bring

  • BA/BS in environmental science, biology, cultural resources, or a related discipline.
  • 5–10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, including field surveys and monitoring programs.
  • Experience with utilities projects and/or renewable infrastructure is highly preferred.
  • Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for compliance documentation and reporting.
  • Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships.
  • Familiarity with California biological and cultural resources, special-status species, and permitting processes.
  • Willingness to conduct occasional fieldwork, sometimes involving travel across Southern California.


Investing In You 
The base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000–$126,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

 

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement. 

 

Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and Benefits page. 


Additional Employment Information 
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws. 


 

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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