Assistant Project Manager - CEQA/NEPA

Psomas • Full-time • Santa Ana, CA, US • $90k - $115k / year • 4d ago

Our Environmental Services Team in Santa Ana, CA location has an opportunity for a talented Assistant Project Manager – CEQA/NEPA. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Assistant Project Manager – CEQA/NEPAA

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.

Responsibility Highlights for our Assistant Project Manager – CEQA/NEPA:

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

Growth Opportunities:

Mentorship from experienced Project Managers to develop project leadership skills
Exposure to mid-size and larger projects, preparing you for eventual full Project Manager responsibilities
Opportunity to expand technical expertise in specialized areas (e.g., wildfire, transportation, utilities, air quality/GHG, noise/vibration, cultural or historic resources, State Environmental Policy Act [SEPA])
With a growth trajectory of development toward full Project Manager responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications to be our Assistant Project Manager - CEQA/NEPA:

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
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

Highlighted Benefits for our Assistant Project Manager - Environmental Services CEQA / NEPA

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

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S. for over 80 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 800 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local communities.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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