Biology Project Manager I/II
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Biology Project Manager I or II
ABOUT US
At Sequoia, we believe in providing a great place to work by living our shared core values of Respect, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork. As a member of the Sequoia team your unique talents and contributions will be recognized and appreciated, and your work will truly make an impact as we provide the highest level of service to our clients on projects that our staff are passionate about.
Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. (Sequoia) is a small, woman-owned environmental consulting firm that specializes in environmental and biological planning, permitting, and field services. We serve federal, state, and local public agencies, as well as private clients throughout California. Sequoia’s team develops creative solutions to complex projects through proactive planning, collaboration, and attention to detail.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE you share our values. You will thrive supporting environmental permitting and compliance projects located throughout California. You will leverage your understanding of biology, state and federal regulations, and project management to lead moderately complex projects or programs for a variety of clients. We are looking for a dynamic individual who enjoys working independently and with teams. You are experienced in project management and coordination, deliverable oversight and QAQC, business development, field survey coordination, impacts analysis, permit assessments, and report preparation for biological work. This individual will be a member of the Sequoia supervisory team and will supervise 2-4 team members. Travel may be necessary, with mostly day trips within the Sacramento and/or San Francisco Bay areas. Occasional overnight travel may also be expected.
You will impact the team by:
• Acting as the lead and main point of contact for assigned projects.
• Managing environmental projects ranging from biological assessments and documentation, scheduling to meet deadline goals, allocating resources, collecting data, writing reports, and communicating with team members and clients.
• Performing QA/QC of technical reports for peers and staff.
• Assisting clients and staff with the interpretation of current local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assisting clients and staff with environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Working closely with clients to successfully design and oversee projects from inception to completion.
• Preparing budgets, proposals, and support other business development projects.
• Leading multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Ensuring quality, scheduling, and budget objectives are met.
• Acting as the main point of contact for staff to reach out to with questions, concerns, and direction regarding their projects.
• Attending conferences and technical meetings, webinars, to present projects and develop client relationships.
• Striving to build long-term and effective relationships with clients and the Sequoia team.
• Supervising 2-4 direct reports.
WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU…
Have these Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, natural resources, ecology, environmental planning, forestry, or a related field.
• Project Manager I: At least one (1) year of project management, assistant project manager, or project coordination experience in consulting, including cost estimating, scheduling, scope development and management, and proposals and marketing. Project Manager II: six (6) years combined project coordination and project management experience with at least three years of demonstrated success as a project manager in consulting.
• Experience leading planning, permitting, compliance, or mitigation projects and/or programs in the biological and/or environmental consulting business.
• Working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA and other federal and state regulatory nexus and requirements.
• Experience supervising others preferred (mentoring, managing workload, goal setting, annual reviews, etc.).
• Experience preparing or contributing to biological assessment reports and other environmental documentation.
• California experience preferred.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC:
We provide a collaborative, employee-forward working environment We provide a space that encourages building and maintaining long-term relationships in your work and finding satisfaction in making a lasting impact in protecting our biodiversity. Sequoia is looking for a self-motivated individual who is eager to steer the direction of their career in a company that promotes and supports professional development. We don’t hire candidates to suit the job, we find the work that fulfills our employees and helps them meet their professional goals.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
At Sequoia, we create a safe space culture focused on fostering employee well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. We are committed to a more inclusive and diverse workforce, where each employee can reach their full potential without the burden of discrimination or harassment. We strive to maintain a strong culture built upon our shared core values of Respect, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer. We understand that diversity, including human diversity, is the key to the success of all healthy ecosystems. We are a forest of remarkable individuals, standing tall as our authentic selves and as one. At Sequoia, we grow together to form a stable community that is diverse in character and content.
We are an at-will employer, which means that either the company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Apply tot his job
ABOUT US
At Sequoia, we believe in providing a great place to work by living our shared core values of Respect, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork. As a member of the Sequoia team your unique talents and contributions will be recognized and appreciated, and your work will truly make an impact as we provide the highest level of service to our clients on projects that our staff are passionate about.
Sequoia Ecological Consulting, Inc. (Sequoia) is a small, woman-owned environmental consulting firm that specializes in environmental and biological planning, permitting, and field services. We serve federal, state, and local public agencies, as well as private clients throughout California. Sequoia’s team develops creative solutions to complex projects through proactive planning, collaboration, and attention to detail.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
YOU’RE EXCITED ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAUSE you share our values. You will thrive supporting environmental permitting and compliance projects located throughout California. You will leverage your understanding of biology, state and federal regulations, and project management to lead moderately complex projects or programs for a variety of clients. We are looking for a dynamic individual who enjoys working independently and with teams. You are experienced in project management and coordination, deliverable oversight and QAQC, business development, field survey coordination, impacts analysis, permit assessments, and report preparation for biological work. This individual will be a member of the Sequoia supervisory team and will supervise 2-4 team members. Travel may be necessary, with mostly day trips within the Sacramento and/or San Francisco Bay areas. Occasional overnight travel may also be expected.
You will impact the team by:
• Acting as the lead and main point of contact for assigned projects.
• Managing environmental projects ranging from biological assessments and documentation, scheduling to meet deadline goals, allocating resources, collecting data, writing reports, and communicating with team members and clients.
• Performing QA/QC of technical reports for peers and staff.
• Assisting clients and staff with the interpretation of current local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assisting clients and staff with environmental permitting, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Working closely with clients to successfully design and oversee projects from inception to completion.
• Preparing budgets, proposals, and support other business development projects.
• Leading multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Ensuring quality, scheduling, and budget objectives are met.
• Acting as the main point of contact for staff to reach out to with questions, concerns, and direction regarding their projects.
• Attending conferences and technical meetings, webinars, to present projects and develop client relationships.
• Striving to build long-term and effective relationships with clients and the Sequoia team.
• Supervising 2-4 direct reports.
WE’RE EXCITED ABOUT YOU BECAUSE YOU…
Have these Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, natural resources, ecology, environmental planning, forestry, or a related field.
• Project Manager I: At least one (1) year of project management, assistant project manager, or project coordination experience in consulting, including cost estimating, scheduling, scope development and management, and proposals and marketing. Project Manager II: six (6) years combined project coordination and project management experience with at least three years of demonstrated success as a project manager in consulting.
• Experience leading planning, permitting, compliance, or mitigation projects and/or programs in the biological and/or environmental consulting business.
• Working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA and other federal and state regulatory nexus and requirements.
• Experience supervising others preferred (mentoring, managing workload, goal setting, annual reviews, etc.).
• Experience preparing or contributing to biological assessment reports and other environmental documentation.
• California experience preferred.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT SEQUOIA ECOLOGICAL CONSULTING, INC:
We provide a collaborative, employee-forward working environment We provide a space that encourages building and maintaining long-term relationships in your work and finding satisfaction in making a lasting impact in protecting our biodiversity. Sequoia is looking for a self-motivated individual who is eager to steer the direction of their career in a company that promotes and supports professional development. We don’t hire candidates to suit the job, we find the work that fulfills our employees and helps them meet their professional goals.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging:
At Sequoia, we create a safe space culture focused on fostering employee well-being, job satisfaction, and productivity. We are committed to a more inclusive and diverse workforce, where each employee can reach their full potential without the burden of discrimination or harassment. We strive to maintain a strong culture built upon our shared core values of Respect, Excellence, Passion, Integrity, and Teamwork.
Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer. We understand that diversity, including human diversity, is the key to the success of all healthy ecosystems. We are a forest of remarkable individuals, standing tall as our authentic selves and as one. At Sequoia, we grow together to form a stable community that is diverse in character and content.
We are an at-will employer, which means that either the company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice. Apply tot his job