Assistant Construction Project Manager

Description

HELIX Environmental Construction Group, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our team at our Folsom, CA office. 

At HELIX, we are passionate about providing the highest quality of service to every customer, on every product, for every project – no matter how big or small. We pride ourselves on this commitment to excellence and to make it happen, we know that it takes a team and a diligent effort. We all roll up our sleeves, at every level of the company, and we jump in to support each other along the way. Do you want to be a part of this team?

The Assistant Project Manager provides support to our Project Managers in planning, directing, and coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budgets. This position will be responsible for working on project sites, as well as completing duties in the office.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Field evaluation and hands-on involvement in habitat restoration activities such as installation of irrigation systems, installation of temporary fences, removal of unwanted plant material, grading and leveling soil, collection and installation of seed, installation of storm water BMP’s, etc. 

· Assistance in communicating project information with team members in the field

· Supervision of native habitat construction and maintenance crews and project sites

· Participation in project management and cost estimating

· Preparation of proposals

· Pre/Post proposal job walks

· Project quality assurance

· Attend occasional meetings with HELIX and/or client staff

· Create and maintain positive new client interactions

· Research and pursue business opportunities

· Effectively handle multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

· Maintain and submit accurate logs and reports

· Plan reading and take off

· Assisting with some accounting and administrative tasks as assigned

· You will also complete other tasks deemed appropriate by HELIX which are necessary for the successful operation of the firm

Why work for HELIX?   We are an employee-owned firm, hard-working with a casual and collaborative work environment.  Our employees describe us as Client-focused, Caring, Team-oriented, Focused on Integrity, and Flexible. We prioritize our employees. 

We have been an employee-owned firm since 2004, providing employees a vested interest in the firm’s success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We offer a competitive benefit package, that includes paid medical, dental, vision and life/disability insurance, as well as a 401(k)-retirement plan, paid holidays and sick time and employee development training programs. In addition to our competitive benefit package, we have robust, award-winning wellness and community volunteer programs and much more!  We are excited to meet you! 

Compensation 

$26-30/hour, or dependent on experience. Great benefit package included. 

HELIX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a skill assessment test, reference check, and a driving record evaluation. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

· A Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources/ Environmental Science or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable), Business Management, or Construction Management 

· Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office 

· Excellent written and verbal skills 

· Detail oriented, with excellent organizational skills

· Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in varying terrain

· Valid California driver license with a clean driving record over the last 3 years

Additional Skills considered a plus:

· Native plant and construction knowledge

· Work experience in a natural resources, environmental science, or related field

· Intern, volunteer or research experience (outside of academic requirements) in a natural resources, environmental science, or related field

· Prior hands-on construction or restoration experience

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.