Job Description

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a group of clients that rave about you? Are you tired of working in a corporate culture? Impact Sciences is specifically seeking a  Project Manager / Senior   Project Manager for our Los Angeles office, with the option to work remotely if desired. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing CEQA projects for public- and private-sector clients and an excellent reputation for maintaining and building client relationships.

Core Responsibilities

An ideal candidate must have 7 years of experience (Project Manager) to 10+ years of experience (Senior Project Manager)  and demonstrates mastery of CEQA/NEPA analysis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the oversight of CEQA projects; supervision and mentoring of staff; preparation and review of proposals, cost estimates and reports. Responsibilities include preparing documentation for a wide range of development projects and plans. An ideal candidate must possess effective problem-solving ability, exceptional writing and editing capabilities as well as experience working with public and private clients in a private consulting firm. Strong knowledge of and experience with CEQA compliance is a must.

This is a leadership position and one that we expect to be a long-term partnership. The three most important functions of this position include:

• Managing time (your own and junior staff), budgets and project schedules
• Developing and maintaining client relationships
• Ability to critically review CEQA documents and supporting technical reports

The ideal candidate should also have experience dealing with shifting deadlines, client demands, working on multiple projects, working within budgets and creating a cohesive document.

Capabilities

• Must be able to shift rapidly from project to project (adaptability).
• Problem solving skills are a must, including the ability to discern which issues need to be elevated to the Managing Principal and which can be resolved without assistance.
• Attention to detail as demonstrated by the ability to review technical reports is also critical.
• Experience preparing CEQA documents for large plans and/or tiered documents is desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the CEQA field.

Major Milestones

First Week

• Familiarize self with existing projects and format of documents as well as current markets

2nd Week

• Has reviewed master schedule
• Shadow Principals to familiarize self with project staff, schedules and upcoming deliverables
• Comfortable navigating internal communication/planning systems and company/project protocols

30 Days

• Able to navigate and utilize Vision Deltek and has reviewed project invoices to understand budgets
• Has contacted existing clients (through emails/call) to understand projects

60 Days

• Has attended a kickoff or debrief meeting to understand common project challenges
• Has prepared a schedule and budget, reviewed contract deliverables

6-12 months

• Manages client relationships, works with planners and technical staff on analytical approach
• Building new client relationships and targeting annual revenue goal
• Manages progressively more complex projects
• Leads one CEQA workshop (internal)

Benefits

Impact Sciences offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans. Impact Sciences is also committed to diversity, wellness, and work-life balance. Based in our downtown Los Angeles headquarters, this position is remote optional.

Salary Range

$90,000 – $140,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Interested in joining our team? Submit your resume via email to [email protected]. 

Impact Sciences is a growing company seeking professionals to further our vision and mission. We actively promote diversity and inclusivity within our workplace and through our actions. Interest/experience in sustainability, environmental and social justice is preferred but not required.

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