Assistant Project Manager/Associate Scientist

Company: Boutique Recruiting
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

An environmental consulting company is looking for Assistant Project Manager/Associate Scientist in San Marcos, CA. The Assistant PM/Associate will be responsible for successfully designing sample programs, implementing investigations and writing project reports.What the company offers: Medical, dental and vision (eligible after 90 days), 401k with 4% match (eligible after 90 days), 3 weeks of PTO and growth opportunity.To learn more, apply now!!!Responsibilities:In the lab, invertebrate sorting, invertebrate identification, data entry, and maintaining chains of custody.In the field, lead field teams and ensure appropriate protocols are followed, with input from senior staff.Perform business development and administrative-related tasks to ensure the business remains competitive.Searching for prospective work and assisting in writing project proposals.Reviewing labor and monitoring project costs.Meet with agency representatives to establish goals for the field season.Plan and schedule field crews and equipment to ensure all agency needs are met efficiently.Lead field crews at multiple work sites by providing clear direction, expectations and measures for success; including diving with field crews on projects.Provide financial oversight on expenses related to projects.Provide progress reports weekly to Principal Project Manager.Provide monthly project tracking including accountability for hours worked and projects performed.Produce data to the Director of Marketing for monthly invoicing to the agency.Qualifications:3 years of experience in marine or aquatic project management or consulting experience is a must.Must have advanced certification in SCUBA with at least 50 completed dives.Experience with drafting brief technical reports and memorandums is a must.Bachelor's Degree or higher in a scientific discipline is a plus.Hands-on experience mapping natural resources with GPS and remote sensing equipment/tech.Knowledge of Pacific coastal ecosystems and the marine species that inhabit them.Fundamental understanding of accepted scientific methods used in field sampling.Leadership experience, with proven ability to effectively supervise or manage a small team (1-5 people).Ability to travel when necessary (30% of the time, traveling overnight with the longest trips taking around 2-3 weeks off shore or out at sea).Experience with CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) and marine environmental planning is a plus.#LI-POST #ZR #INDOPS #LI-ONSITE

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