Construction Group Assistant Project Manager

HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC.•San Diego, CA

just now•$25 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Assistant Project Manager – Construction Group HELIX Environmental Planning – San Diego, CA Ready to launch your career as an environmental Project Manager while helping restore California’s wildlands? At HELIX Environmental Planning, you’ll join an employee-owned team where people, purpose, and passion for the environment drive everything we do. If you’re energized by hands-on habitat restoration, teamwork, and meaningful fieldwork, this role is your pathway to growth. Why HELIX Stands Out HELIX is a thriving, employee-owned environmental consulting firm known for its collaborative culture, career development focus, and commitment to doing work that matters. We work across California’s coast, foothills, mountains, and desert ecosystems—restoring habitats, supporting clients, and supporting each other. Benefits and culture highlights include: flexible hybrid schedules, robust health coverage, bonuses, paid time off, ESOP participation, 401(k) contributions, and national recognition as a top environmental firm. A Day in the Life As an Assistant Project Manager in our Construction Group, your day blends fieldwork, project coordination, and client-facing teamwork. You might start your morning in the field installing native seed or inspecting stormwater BMPs, then transition to the office to update project tracking tools or contribute to proposals. You’ll support Project Managers, help supervise habitat restoration crews, and play a key role in keeping restoration projects on track. Every day brings new challenges, new learning experiences, and the satisfaction of seeing your restoration work thrive in the real world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field
Knowledge of habitat restoration or construction fields—through internship, volunteer work, or professional experience
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to work outdoors safely and effectively
Valid CA driver’s license with clean record

Nice To Haves

native plant knowledge
restoration/construction professional experience
advanced fieldwork experience

Responsibilities

Support Project Managers in planning and coordinating habitat restoration projects
Participate in fieldwork: irrigation installation, plant removal, seeding, grading, erosion control, BMP installation
Use tools such as FieldMaps, Field Suite Services (FSS), Survey123 for project tracking
Assist with proposals, cost estimating, pre/post-bid walks, schedules, and documentation
Supervise crews and maintain field logs and reporting
Cultivate positive client interactions and help identify business opportunities