Project Manager/Grant Program

HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC. • Irvine, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

From shaping impactful grant strategies to launching meaningful environmental projects, this is your opportunity to sit at the intersection of funding, planning, and project execution. HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking a Project Manager/Grant Program to build and lead our growing grant program while managing projects that directly support communities and the environment.

Why HELIX?
HELIX Environmental Planning is a mission-driven environmental consulting firm known for high-quality work, collaborative teams, and long-term client partnerships. As a Project Manager/Grant Program, you’ll join a company that values professional growth, trust, and flexibility. This role is hybrid, blending in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, and offers the chance to attend conferences, expand networks, and represent HELIX across the industry.

Day in the Life
As a Project Manager/Grant Program, your days are dynamic. You may start by reviewing grant opportunities and updating the grant pipeline, join client meetings to explore funding strategies, then shift to managing budgets, tracking time, or coordinating with internal teams. You’ll attend conferences, identify new opportunities aligned with HELIX services, and help launch projects that move from grant award to successful kickoff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including project management
• Experience with grant writing, grant management, and grant research
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and sales tracking software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the environmental consulting industry
• Technical background in habitat restoration, CEQA, biology, or cultural resources

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and manage HELIX’s grant program and grant database
• Pursue and research new grant opportunities aligned with HELIX services
• Connect existing clients with relevant grant funding opportunities
• Attend and report on conferences, contacts, and opportunities
• Serve as the initial Project Manager/Grant Program for grant-funded projects
• Transition projects to multidisciplinary project managers after kickoff
• Manage projects, budgets, proposals, contracts, and client communications
• Ensure project quality, safety standards, and coordination with field staff

Benefits

• Robust benefits package

What This Job Offers

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