Supervising Biologist / Senior Project Manager

Rincon Consultants • San Diego, CA

288d • $107,000 - $150,000 • Remote

About The Position

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Supervising Biologist / Senior Project Manager to join our Natural Resources team in Southern California. This position will support a variety of public and private sector clients and can be based out of our Carlsbad, San Diego, Riverside, or Los Angeles offices. The team member in this role will be responsible for directly supervising staff, delegating and overseeing workflow, and ensuring successful project execution, working directly with peers and junior team members. While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office, which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

Requirements

• 8-12 years minimum of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience, including the technical, project management, and business development experience listed above.
• BS or MS in Biology or a related field; or PhD in Biology.
• Experience directly supervising, mentoring, and supporting the development of junior staff.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills; a collaborative approach to mentoring staff and communicating with clients, agencies, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated experience with some or all: Biological resource assessments (CEQA/NEPA), Botanical and wildlife species surveys, Wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and CRAM assessments, Regulatory permitting and compliance oversight/monitoring, Restoration planning, habitat management, and mitigation monitoring, Projects involving utilities, energy, water, or transportation sectors, Biological team and/or client program management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality technical studies and QA/QC of environmental documents, including Biological Resource Assessments, CEQA/NEPA analyses, Jurisdictional Delineations, and permit application packages.
• Identify optimal permitting pathways for complex projects and develop the necessary technical studies and materials.
• Conduct wetland delineations and other fieldwork as needed.
• Oversee complex biological permitting projects (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Coastal Act).
• Manage moderate to complex, large-sized projects.
• Coordinate scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality execution.
• Serve as Rincon's primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Provide both technical direction and team mentorship, encouraging collaboration and solution-oriented thinking.
• Lead QA/QC of technical reports, project budgets, and schedules.
• Leverage existing industry relationships and conduct thoughtful, professional client outreach.
• Maintain and grow client accounts through proactive relationship management.
• Write compelling proposals with accurate cost and schedule estimates.
• Participate in interviews and give presentations to prospective and current clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year.
• Paid sick leave and paid holidays.
• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
• Volunteer Pay for a Day.
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Legal Shield and Identity Protection.
• Pet Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree