Assistant Project Manager - CEQA/NEPA

Psomas • Pasadena, CA

1d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Assistant Project Manager – Environmental Services (CEQA/NEPA), you will play a key supporting role in delivering high-quality environmental compliance services for land development, infrastructure, and utility clients. Working closely with Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, you will further expand your hands-on experience preparing CEQA/NEPA documents, managing technical studies, and contributing to client communications.
This role is ideal for an environmental professional with 2–7 years of experience, a strong technical foundation, and a desire to grow into a leadership role. You will have opportunities to expand your project management skills, build client relationships, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, planning/policy, land development, or a related field
• 2–7 years of experience in CEQA/NEPA document preparation with strong attention to detail and technical competency
• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated interest in developing project management capabilities and client-facing experience

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with specific expertise or interests (i.e., wildfire, transportation, utilities, air quality/GHG, noise/vibration, cultural or historic resources, SEPA, etc.) are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and reviewing CEQA/NEPA documents for small to mid-size projects under the guidance of Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
• Prepare sections of CEQA/NEPA document for large-size projects
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal project teams to ensure work products meet technical and schedule requirements
• Coordinate and collaborate with external project team members (i.e., subconsultants)
• Support client communications and attend project meetings, gaining exposure to client-facing responsibilities
• Contribute to proposal preparation, scopes of work, and budgets as directed, learning key aspects of project management
• Participate in technical studies, research, and environmental analyses across a range of disciplines
• Seek opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and increased leadership responsibility in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!
• A competitive salary!
• The expected range for this position is $90,000 - 115,000/salary depending on experience
• Compensation may be adjusted for well-qualified candidates
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3-4 Weeks of PTO (depending on experience)
• Career pathing, training + professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level