Biologist / Project Manager (Compliance)

Rincon Consultants, Inc•Ventura, CA

4d•$80,000 - $126,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Biologist / Project Manager (Compliance) to support our growing Energy and Utilities practice across California. The successful candidate will oversee environmental compliance efforts for major utility and infrastructure projects, managing field teams and deliverables to ensure the highest quality results for our clients. How We Collaborate This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. (Please note: While this role's location is listed as Los Angeles, we encourage you to apply if you reside in or near any of the CA locations listed above.)

Requirements

BA/BS in environmental science, biology, cultural resources, or a related discipline.
5–10+ years of experience in environmental compliance, including field surveys and monitoring programs.
Strong technical writing and QA/QC skills for compliance documentation and reporting.
Proven ability to manage teams, coordinate with agencies, and maintain client relationships.
Familiarity with California biological and cultural resources, special-status species, and permitting processes.
Willingness to conduct occasional fieldwork, sometimes involving travel across Southern California.

Nice To Haves

Experience with utilities projects and/or renewable infrastructure is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring, and post-construction compliance surveys.
Lead and supervise field teams conducting biological, cultural, and environmental compliance monitoring.
Direct and review QA/QC processes, ensuring accuracy of daily logs, weekly, monthly, and annual compliance reports.
Maintain accountability for project deliverables, timelines, and quality standards.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure effective communication with stakeholders to align on project goals and compliance requirements.
Provide guidance and technical direction to clients and team members throughout project execution.
Manage compliance monitoring programs for large infrastructure projects.
Supervise, mentor, and coordinate field biologists, cultural specialists, and subcontractors.
Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets compliance monitoring programs, ensuring adherence to CEQA, NEPA, ESA, CWA, and related regulatory requirements.