ERM

Project Manager – Field Based

ERM

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Walnut Creek • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $78,333 - $97,429 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Lead and manage all environmental aspects of client vegetation management project, ensuring full compliance with environmental and utility agency regulations.
  • Track and monitor project and related application progress, providing timely updates and information to internal teams and client stakeholders.
  • Maintaining workflows to meet deadlines.
  • Engage and Coordinate with internal teams, including project managers and field teams to collect and verify necessary data for permits and internal client environmental reviews.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to support timely permit issuance, including transportation right-of-way encroachment permitting.
  • Actively participate and engage in team meetings and contribute to a collaborative, supportive work environment.
  • Support programmatic planning through research, staying current on regulatory changes, policy updates, and evolving permit processes.

Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience may substitute for education.
  • 1-3 years experience of supporting environmental or utility permitting and/or compliance
  • Familiarity with encroachment packages for Agencies such as Caltrans, State Parks, USFS, Local Water Districts and similar California agencies
  • Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational capabilities; able to manage multiple permit streams concurrently to meet tight deadlines and in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, with confidence interacting professionally with clients and regulatory personnel.
  • Proficiency in data handling and analysis—Excel skills required, with a willingness to learn new management software.
  • Adaptable, proactive, and solution-oriented approach when priorities shift or challenges arise.
Benefits
  • paid time off
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 401(k)
  • life & disability insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental compliancepermittingdata handlingdata analysisExcel
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationadaptabilityproactive problem-solving