Senior Biologist – Project Manager

Michael Baker International

. Serve as Project Manager for biological resources, staff augmentation, peer review, and regulatory compliance assignments .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeTemecula • California • United StatesSenior💰 $111,652 - $146,567 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management for biological resources, regulatory compliance, and environmental planning, with a strong focus on CEQA and MSHCP requirements. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and deliver high-quality technical reports and analyses.

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Project ManagementBiological Resources ExperienceCEQA ComplianceTechnical WritingRegulatory Permitting

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Hard Skills

Biological Technical ReportsEnvironmental Document ReviewBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementMitigation MeasuresFocused Survey ReportsBiological Database ResearchImpact AnalysesField VisitsVegetation Mapping

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationClient-Service SkillsFacilitationTeam LeadershipMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeArcGISWeb Mapping

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseFederal or State Scientific Permits

Industry Keywords

MSHCPCEQACWANEPACalifornia Fish and Game CodeFESACESASouthern California BotanyWildlife ExpertiseAquatic Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as Project Manager for biological resources, staff augmentation, peer review, and regulatory compliance assignments
Manage priorities, schedules, budgets, task orders, staffing assignments, deliverables, quality control, and client expectations across multiple concurrent projects
Review biological technical studies and environmental documents for consistency with CEQA and applicable MSHCP requirements
Review documentation for compliance with and clearance of biological conditions of approval
Coordinate with County staff, applicants, consultants, resource agencies, and other project stakeholders
Prepare peer review memoranda, comment matrices, scopes of work, level-of-effort estimates, schedules, and other client-ready deliverables
Lead the preparation and review of biological technical reports, impact analyses, mitigation measures, focused survey reports, and MSHCP consistency documentation
Lead or support field visits, site validations, biological surveys, vegetation mapping, focused species surveys, aquatic resources assessments, and construction compliance activities as needed
Manage regulatory permitting and compliance assignments involving the Clean Water Act, California Fish and Game Code, federal and state endangered species requirements, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Provide technical leadership, QA/QC, training, and mentoring to staff performing biological studies and MSHCP reviews
Manage project financial performance, including scope, schedule, budget, change management, invoicing support, and contract compliance
Maintain proactive communication with Natural Resources leadership regarding workload, risks, client needs, staffing, and upcoming opportunities
Serve in a seller-doer role focused on Riverside County and the Inland Empire, developing and strengthening relationships with public agencies, developers, engineering firms, environmental partners, subcontractors, and teaming partners
Identify upcoming pursuits, on-call opportunities, staff augmentation needs, and cross-selling opportunities for biological resources, regulatory permitting, restoration, GIS, and environmental planning services
Support capture planning, go/no-go decisions, proposal strategy, scope and fee development, interviews, and client presentations
Represent Michael Baker at client meetings, professional organizations, industry events, and agency or community forums
Collaborate with environmental planners, regulatory specialists, restoration ecologists, engineers, hydrologists, landscape architects, GIS professionals, and other multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Botany, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or a related field
10 or more years of progressively responsible biological resources experience, including project management and senior technical review
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the Western Riverside County MSHCP, including consistency analysis and implementation requirements
Working knowledge of the Coachella Valley MSHCP
Strong working knowledge of CEQA biological resources analysis and applicable federal and state regulations, including NEPA, CWA, MBTA, California Fish and Game Code, FESA, and CESA
Experience preparing or reviewing biological technical reports, focused survey reports, DBESP/HANS documentation, avoidance and mitigation measures, and environmental document sections
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments, budgets, schedules, technical staff, and client expectations in a fast-paced consulting or agency environment
Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, facilitation, project management, and client-service skills
Ability and willingness to work regularly in Riverside County, including recurring in-person support at County offices and occasional field visits throughout Southern California
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of ArcGIS tools, web mapping, and biological database research
A valid driver’s license is required
Preferred: Established professional relationships and project experience with Riverside County TLMA, the Regional Conservation Authority, Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, and other Inland Empire agencies and clients
Preferred: Experience working as embedded or extension-of-staff support for a public agency
Preferred: Demonstrated success developing new work, leading proposals and interviews, and building client relationships in Riverside County
Preferred: Strong Southern California botany, wildlife, aquatic resources, or regulatory permitting expertise
Preferred: Advanced degree, relevant professional certification, or current federal or state scientific permits/MOUs for plant voucher collection or wildlife species surveys
Preferred: Experience recruiting, supervising, training, and mentoring biological staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits