Rincon Consultants · 15 hours ago
Senior Biologist / Project Manager
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $140K/yr
6+ years expRincon Consultants is an award-winning environmental consulting firm based in California, seeking a Senior Biologist/Project Manager to support their growing team. The role involves managing technical and permitting projects, mentoring junior staff, and navigating the regulatory landscape across various sectors such as utilities, energy, water, and transportation.
Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability
Responsibilities
Prepare and oversee high-quality deliverables, including:
Biological Resource Assessments (BRA)
CEQA/NEPA biological sections
Aquatic resource delineations and permit applications
Restoration plans
Conduct or manage fieldwork, such as wetland delineations, special-status species surveys, and restoration projects
Interpret and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, ESA, CESA, Coastal Act)
Collaborate with clients, agencies, and technical teams to ensure efficient project execution
Lead moderate-size biological assessment and permitting projects or major components of larger efforts
Oversee scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Serve as primary point of contact with clients and regulatory agencies
Provide mentorship and direction to team members and subcontractors
Uphold QA/QC processes and ensure technical excellence across all work products
Participate in client outreach, proposal preparation, and cost/schedule development
Help identify opportunities to grow Rincon’s regional project portfolio and/or engage with one of our key market sector teams
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field
6–10+ years of highly relevant experience with progressive responsibility across technical work, permitting, and client management
Expertise in Biological Resource Assessments (CEQA and/or NEPA)
Proficiency with following disciplines: Regulatory permitting and compliance, Botanical and/or wildlife species surveys, Aquatic resource delineations, Restoration implementation oversight and habitat management
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead client and agency interactions
Preferred
Prior experience in environmental consulting
Expertise in biological permitting and agency coordination
Benefits
Health coverage options
Employer-sponsored insurance
Retirement benefits
Generous time off
Programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement
Company
Rincon Consultants
Rincon Consultants provides environmental consulting services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.45M2026-01-14Series Unknown· $1.45M
Leadership Team
John Dreher
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Gialketsis
Vice President Strategic Advisor
Recent News
2025-10-23
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