People Operations Manager Growing Our Environmental Services Teams
FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is focused on improving the world we live in. It's our goal to improve the lives of all the people we work with, whether they are clients, partners or colleagues. Come join our team of amazing professionals dedicated to making the world a better place!
FCS is looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Services Project Manager to oversee the preparation and administration of technically and legally sound environmental studies—primarily Environmental Impact Reports (EIR) / Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). This Sr. Project
Manager will also be responsible for proactive business development, marketing activities and provide supervision and guidance of our amazing junior technical staff.
Plan, organize, schedule, assign, coordinate and direct the activities of project staff
Establish task budgets and time schedules and coordinate with the overall project
Conduct research and prepare technical sections for environmental documents
Review research and written materials submitted from staff and suggest any improvements
Manage administration of clients and subconsultant contracts, project budgets, and billings
Review contractual terms and identify potential conflicts
Prepare project invoices, approve subconsultant invoices and monitor accounts receivables in a timely and effective manner
Provide input for long-range financial planning (i.e., 3- to 6-month workload projections)
Participate in staff training programs
Conduct and participate in public and private sector project meetings, including making presentations to the public during scoping, community meetings, and public hearings
Develop project opportunities through proactive marketing of the firm
Coordinate and prepare proposal and qualification packages with the Marketing Department
Prepare fee, schedule, and scope of work for proposals. Provide opportunities to maximize profitability
Assist marketing efforts by providing complete project descriptions on current projects, and updating resume as needed
Skills
Establish and maintain a high level of communication with staff, clients and subconsultants
Supervise and efficiently edit technical staff’s written materials to provide constructive feedback
Proactively and efficiently manage multiple projects
Promote teamwork through interpersonal skills
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word and Excel, as well as internet usage
Work Environment
The position operates in an office or remote office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will sit at a computer for extended periods as well as communicate with clients and staff over the phone. The employee will be expected to travel, attend meetings, hearings and perform public speaking from time to time. Compliance of the FCS Travel and Workspace Policies are a must.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography or related field
7+ years’ professional experience in environmental and/or planning field
Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the environmental consulting industry, including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and/or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and their processing requirements
Business Development experience with strong client relations skills
2+ years’ experience managing large scale projects/programs (>$1M in revenue)
Experience in managing large compliance programs, project management techniques, marketing and proposal preparation, and financial management principles and practices
Prior Supervisory and training experience highly desired
Diversity and respect are fundamental. Fundamental to our teams. Fundamental to our clients. Fundamental to the communities we serve and live in. Fundamental to the landscapes we work within. We need you and your unique talents, history, and background to become the Company we aspire to be. We insist upon a culture of common respect, expect transparency, and celebrate the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. Our mutual equality as humans is the path to diverse and innovative collaboration. We cultivate integrity, driving us to growth, and allowing us to achieve more together than we could ever hope to as individuals.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management, Consulting, and Business Development
Industries
Business Consulting and Services, Environmental Services, and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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