Overview
This role supports complex projects across water resources, transportation, energy, and planning and development sectors, primarily focused on budget, forecasting, and financial contractual compliance for programs on the West Coast.
The position also provides internal budget and contract management support and an external, client-facing supportive role to the Project Manager.
Responsibilities
- Ensure accuracy and compliance in financial and invoicing activities.
- Support project setup, maintenance, and close-out activities.
- Coordinate with clients and subconsultants on contractual, budgeting, and invoicing requirements.
- Monitor and track program budgets, forecasts, and contract modifications.
- Maintain and update Excel tracking sheets, SharePoint sites, project documentation, client deliverables, and file systems.
- Support colleagues and coordinate compliance across internal departments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, finance or related field.
- 5+ years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong MS Office Excel skills, including SharePoint.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze details while maintaining a broader perspective.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, clients, and partners.
- Experience with forecasting and financial analysis.
- Self-motivated problem-solver.
- Ability to navigate complex challenges and seek out solutions.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
On-Call Employment Details
Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of environmental work, on-call staffing may be used.
- Hours are scheduled as they become available (typically scheduled a few weeks ahead of time).
- On-call employees can accept or refuse the hours assigned for a given week.
- On-call employees may work concurrent projects outside their assignment as long as outside work does not create a conflict of interest.
Work Authorization and Sponsorship
- All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
- This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship.
- Candidates with valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations are available, including (but not limited to) for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range (full-time): $89,261.00 - $151,744.00
- Final pay is determined based on multiple factors, including relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies aligned to the role, geographic location, education, certifications, and contract provisions regarding labor categories specific to the position.
Location
Position available in West Coast locations, including Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Irvine, or San Diego, with the option to work remote or hybrid.
California Remote Office (CA99)
Additional Information
- Applicants must submit the application directly by the applicant for consideration.
- Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.