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Consulting Senior Associate, Assistant Project Manager

Support utility vegetation project management, handling permits, schedules, and client coordination.

Sacramento, California, United States | Walnut Creek, California, United States
61k - 76k USD
Full Time
Intermediate (4-7 years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Field
Visa Sponsorship
-this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

About the Role

As an Assistant Project Manager you will be the backbone of project execution, keeping schedules on track, budgets aligned, and communication flowing. You will work closely with project managers, technical teams, and clients to coordinate permitting activities, maintain documentation, and drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. • Prepare and review encroachment permit packages for accuracy and compliance. • Support scope, schedule, and budget management for large, complex projects. • Coordinate field data collection and integrate findings into workflows. • Track deliverables, maintain documentation, and provide status updates to project managers and clients. • Facilitate communication between environmental and operational teams. • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

Key Responsibilities

  • permit review
  • budget management
  • data collection
  • documentation
  • team coordination
  • process improvement

What You Bring

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, project management, planning or a related field (or equivalent experience) and 1–2+ years of experience in project or environmental coordination. Strong organizational, communication, and Microsoft Office skills are essential, along with proficiency in Smartsheet or SharePoint. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, project management, planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Have 1–2+ years of experience in project/program management or environmental project coordination. • Demonstrate strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. • Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication with a client‑focused approach. • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and tools such as Smartsheet or SharePoint. • Preferred: experience supporting client deliverables and coordinating across teams. • Preferred: familiarity with vegetation management programs and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • bachelors
  • 2 years
  • microsoft office
  • smartsheet
  • communication
  • organization

Benefits

Compensation includes a base salary ranging from $61,299 to $75,562 USD, with potential bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package covering paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and retirement plans such as 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP. Additional benefits include flexible work arrangements and opportunities for career development. • Base salary range $61,299–$75,562 USD, with potential bonus eligibility. • Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and retirement plans (401(k) or RRSP/DPSP). • Opportunities for professional development and career growth in sustainability consulting.

Work Environment

Field

Interview Process

-candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process.

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