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Biology Project Manager

CompanyHELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC.
LocationLos Angeles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 8, 2026
About The Company
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX) is an employee-owned, environmental consulting firm established in 1991 and with offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, and Placer counties and the Bay Area. The firm has extensive experience helping clients comply with local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations; manage natural and cultural resources; and design and construct sustainable projects. HELIX’s in-house services include CEQA/NEPA compliance, biological studies, cultural resource management, paleontological studies, architectural history, environmental compliance and mitigation monitoring, regulatory permitting, habitat restoration, landscape architecture, and air quality/greenhouse gas and noise studies. HELIX has extensive experience helping public and private clients comply with environmental laws and regulations, manage natural and cultural resources, and design and construct sustainable projects. Our responsive, high-quality service enables clients to achieve their goals while benefiting the community and the environment. Many clients, as a measure of their confidence, bring their largest, most sensitive, and controversial projects to HELIX.
About the Role

Description

  

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. 

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


If you're ready to make an impact as a Biology Project Manager, grow a thriving practice, and help deliver meaningful environmental and restoration solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise to HELIX.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer 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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Requirements

 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. 
Key Skills
Project managementHabitat restorationRegulatory permittingEnvironmental consultingBiological resources analysisTechnical report writingAgency consultationBusiness developmentClient relationship managementCEQA complianceStrategic planningFieldworkBudget managementProposal preparation
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityConsultingScience & ResearchManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Employee-owned firmProfessional growth opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Biology Project Manager will lead diverse biological resources and habitat restoration projects while managing regulatory permitting and agency consultations. They are responsible for overseeing technical reports, coordinating project teams, and supporting business development efforts to expand the firm's presence.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$91,000 - $115,000
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
222
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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