Do you want to work at a company where the employee-owners genuinely care about each other and foster a collaborative environment?

Do you want to be part of a team that does great work on a wide variety of projects that are important to your community?

Are you excited for the next step in your career to focus on managing resources-related projects, leading biological technical report preparation, and serving as the lead for biological resources during environmental review of projects?

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing, California-based employee-owned environmental consulting firm, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Biology Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Southern California (Irvine or Pasadena office locations).

HELIX offers biological, cultural resources, environmental, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth and employee development and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the 2021 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup

HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package, that includes :

• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents
• Life / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

Biology Project Manager Duties :

The Biology Project Manager responsibilities include managing biological resources-related projects, leading biological technical report preparation in accordance with agency requirements, and serving as biological resources lead during environmental review of projects by the appropriate jurisdictions and agencies.

The position also will include resource agency consultation and permitting, client coordination, and preparation of proposals and related business development activities.

The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills because critical aspects of this position include developing solutions for project challenges, forging strong, collaborative relationships, and building consensus among team members, clients, and agencies (please give some examples in cover letter).

The Biology Project Manager may be required to conduct biological fieldwork on occasion; however, primary responsibilities are not fieldwork related.

Pay will be based on qualifications and / or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $75,000 to $95,000 annually.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status.

These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Minimum Requirements for Biology Project Manager :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an environmental science, biology or related field ( degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable ).
• Minimum 5 years’ demonstrated experience in the environmental field carrying out biological resources or similar projects as a consultant or agency staff member.
• Minimum 2 years focused experience serving as project manager on multiple projects for a variety of clients, including direct client and agency interface, managing sub consultants, reviewing work products, and completing multiple and simultaneous tasks within time and budget constraints;

management of compliance programs and renewable energy projects would not be sufficient for this experience requirement.

• Demonstrated experience leading and assisting with business development and marketing efforts, including proposal preparation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing biological technical reports and related CEQA reports.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Additional skills considered a plus :

• A master’s degree or higher in biology, natural resources, or related field.
• Strong client and agency relationships.
• Demonstrated experience leading or assisting with regulatory permitting in California with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• Experience managing multiple, concurrent, large-scale biological, natural resource, or similar projects in California for both public and private sector clients.
• Experience preparing or managing biological resources technical studies in San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
• Experience managing or preparing CEQA and NEPA documents.
• On the list of County of San Diego Approved CEQA Consultants for Biological Resources, County of Riverside Authorized Biological Consultants, and / or other qualifications demonstrating high level of understanding with local agency requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of larger proposal efforts and participation in interviews.

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Résumé du poste :

Lead large projects, complex E-ticket attractions, or portfolios of smaller projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, integration, documentation, safety, & quality.

The Principle, Project Manager reports to the Portfolio Project Management Executive

You Will :

On any given day, as a Principle, Project Manager, you might :

Develop the integrated project delivery strategy, ensure team understanding, and lead the team in delivering in accordance with the defined strategies;

periodically reassess strategies for effectiveness and change course when needed

Establish a project culture of proactive change and risk management in addition to leading the implementation, and ensuring the health of these programs

Lead the project in advanced problem solving and reaching balanced, timely decisions with incomplete or unclear information in a manner that ensures team buy in

Effectively handle project contingency, authorize its use, and identify the opportunity to reduce cost throughout the project lifecycle to return funds to contingency

Lead negotiations for contracts, project changes, and claims

Deliver succinct, highly effective presentations and recommendations to executive management including team preparation

Reconcile challenging agendas, influence outcomes, work towards results, and provide focus and structure to teams to optimize project performance

Demonstrate good situational awareness and use basic emotional intelligence to positively influence outcomes

Supervise other project managers, resolve staffing requirements, and conduct performance evaluations

Leverage lessons learned and standard methodologies to increase project efficiency, reduce risk, and educate the team

Conduct independent project health checks

You Will Have :

Possess an advanced understanding of project estimates, including the basis of estimate, assumptions, exclusions, and risks;

help to identify estimate gaps; understand trade-offs in factors that impact the estimate and knock-on effects; align the team in understanding and delivering within the baseline parameters

Possess an advanced understanding of project schedules from development through completion of the project. Align the team in understanding and delivering within the schedule baseline parameters.

Must be a key driver in developing schedule risk mitigation strategies and understand the interdependencies of the scheduled activities

Understand advanced project sequencing and integration relationships, particularly for the design integration of complex building facilities;

provoke discussions that lead to identifying efficiency gains, and contribute to innovative solutions

Create impactful teams through leadership style, team design and chemistry, continuous alignment, clear communication of goals and action plans, decisiveness, and feedback on performance

Collaborate, build balanced cross-functional relationships, and provide leadership to internal and external organizations including project teams, design studios, operations, municipalities, vendors, and contractors

Act as an agent for change and continuous improvement

Champion knowledge sharing to the team and WDI PM community including training and lessons learned

Serve as a trainer and develop training material, including functional standards, guidelines, best practices

Recruit, evaluate, and develop talent

Specialized Skills :

Here’s what you need to be successful at this job :

Ability to manage through conflict, and complexity and to problem-solve issues to resolution

Highly adaptable; able to change direction frequently without losing effectiveness or demonstrating distress

Strong decision-making and drive for results

Critical and strategic thinking skills

Executive partnering skills

Situational awareness and a basic command of emotional intelligence

Displays cultural sensitivity and maintains effectiveness globally

High-stress tolerance and able to help diffuse team stress

Highly effective delegator

Talent recruiting and development skills

Technical Skills :

4-year undergraduate degree, preferably in a technical field such as engineering, architecture, or construction management, or 8 years equivalent work experience.

Continuing education and studies at the post-graduate level (’s degree in the applicable field) desirable.

Minimum five years of direct supervisory experience

Significant contract administration and claims management experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Significant experience in all phases of project delivery from conceptual through close-out

Themed entertainment experience

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $145,666.00 to $199,430.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

A bonus and / or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Benefits and Perks :

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide.

Learn more about our benefits and perks at

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Position : : Sr Project Manager

Location : : Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Duration : : 12+ Months

Interview : : Phone / Video

JOB DESCRIPTION

Travel expenses will be reimbursed

Super strong PM w / financial service experience and risk / compliance experience, understand risk / compliance world, has worked with MRA / MRIAs (will be integrated with various lines of business, just driving the tasks (remediation, etc.

not making the MRA decisions, managing the overall plan (business side is the experts in MRA work), will be providing status reports, will be owning a workstream within larger program

MS Project is still a must, very good communication skills, am assertive, manage a team, keep team together, interact with C-Suite

Responsibilities

Provide core PMO Support to the centralized team and project oversight

Drive meetings and progress on action items

Prepare PMO deliverables

Create / manage project plans in Microsoft Projects, drive all tasks, holding stakeholders accountable

Track dependencies and escalate risks / issues as needed

Develop status reports and presentation materials as needed

Ensure requirements and project deliverable dates can be clearly communicated to the management team.

Ensure solutions through discussion with the Business / Stakeholders to resolve problems.

Foster an environment that adapts quickly to create change.

Effectively balance the needs of the client, as well as the needs of the internal teams.

Manage resources for each assigned project to ensure that the project remains on schedule.

Anticipate any potential issues with the project through quick responses and proactive critical thinking.

10+ years of project management experience in financial services

Management consulting experience is preferred

Must have prior background in managing large engagements.

Highly proficient in collaborating with project stakeholders and business partners to deliver high-quality projects.

Hands-on project documentation. Well-versed in industry best practices.

Experience with MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel is a MUST.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution.

PMP Certification

Project Manager / Project Architect

Our Los Angeles office is seeking a Project Manager / Project Architect for a full-time position with our Los Angeles office.

This position will be responsible for the overall management of multiple projects in our Healthcare, Education, Public Works and / or Transportation Practice Areas.

The Project Manager will provide general supervision of staff to prepare and review design and construction documents and specifications for projects applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning, building codes and building materials for projects.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Plans, directs and monitors all aspects of a few or a single project with a high degree of technical complexity.
• Coordinates workload with project team through entire project development to complete the documents on schedule and within project budget.
• Ensures compliance of contract terms and conditions.
• Reviews work and propose changes in regard to design, code and budget.
• Maintains project budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design guidelines.
• Brings complete closure of projects to the client throughout project.
• Prepares plan of action for resolving problem project issues.
• Mentors the assigned support team and contributes to building a positive team spirit that supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Monitors internal staffing needs and coordinates client staff and their internal customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Writes proposals, recommends appropriate fees and participates in contract negotiations with clients and consultants.
• Primary point of contact for the client.
• Supervises assigned staff to include performance evaluations and adherence to Firm’s policies, practices, and procedures.
• Actively pursues new business opportunities by utilizing her / his network of personal and professional contacts. Displays a professional and personal attitude that encourages clients and consultants to award or refer new opportunities to the firm.
• Assists the Studio Director, Associate Studio Director and Associate Director of Marketing in preparing proposals, calling on new and prospective clients, and participating in new project presentations as requested.

Essential Skills :

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce project schedules in Microsoft Project.
• Revit Architecture 2020 (4 years project experience min.)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Advanced knowledge of building design and construction means, methods, and techniques
• Newforma Project Management experience is a plus.

Work Environment

Must work well in open office environment.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 30 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required.

Travel

Travel expected for this position includes travel to construction job sites and client meetings as assigned. Employees are expected to use their own means of transportation and will be compensated per mile driven.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or construction science / construction management.
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in institutional projects.
• Must be licensed in the state of California .

We offer a competitive benefit & compensation package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long / short-term disability plans, and two retirement plans : 401(k) and an ESOP.

For over 35 years, Yorktel has been the video managed services partner around the world for some of the largest business and government agencies.

With over 10,000 video systems under management worldwide more than any other video communications service provider Yorktel has the proven expertise and global reach to deliver enterprise-quality visual communications.

Yorktel is currently seeking a Project Manager who is a member of the Project Management Office within York Telecom Corporation.

A Qualified Project Manager will apply their industry knowledge, experience, interpersonal skills and administrative techniques to coordinate activities to implement unified visual communications solutions for York Telecom customers.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for coordinating all internal and external tasks to deploy assigned service projects
• Ability to handle several large to mid-size projects as well as several additional smaller projects simultaneously
• Responsible for conducting internal and external kickoff meetings for projects and establishing project schedules
• Responsible for scheduling and holding project status meetings, as necessary
• Ability to project job cost assessment and tracking related to each effort as well as providing monthly project forecasts
• Support and assist the Sales team on project timelines and RFP responses as requested
• Interface with vendors as necessary
• Act as Single Point of Contact during project execution

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Able to lead the Project Team to meet assigned success criteria
• Lead by Example on all engagements
• Responsible for overall client satisfaction
• Direct and collaborate with Project Coordinators for completion of back-office tasks

Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent sales and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience :

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in Project Management in a Customer Service area
• PMP or equivalent Project Management Certification desired
• Degree or equivalent experience in a Technical Field
• Bi-lingual capability is a plus

Physical Requirements :

• This position requires Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 25 pounds at times.
• Limited weekend and / or night work may be required
• Must be willing to complete background checks and drug tests as required by current or future contracts

Join us and you will enjoy an excellent salary and benefits package, including 401k and Flex 125 plans.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, Genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.