Senior Consultant, Fieldwork Coordinator - Power Sector

Keep Northern California’s most complex energy and environmental projects moving—safely, strategically, and with precision.

As the Senior Consultant, Fieldwork Coordinator – Power Sector, based in Walnut Creek, California, you’ll be at the center of fast‑moving environmental, biological, and construction‑monitoring programs across Northern California. This is a strategic, high‑visibility role where your decisions shape field operations, support frontline teams, and keep major impact‑assessment and energy projects running smoothly. If you thrive in dynamic environments, excel at orchestrating people and logistics, and value work that directly supports environmental stewardship, this role is your coordination headquarters.

This position is the operational backbone of ERM’s field programs. You’ll be the primary connector between field crews, project managers, subcontractors, landowners, and client partners—ensuring that every site visit, monitoring assignment, and compliance activity is executed safely, efficiently, and with real‑time accuracy. Your ability to anticipate needs, respond to changing field conditions, and maintain strong communication directly influences project success and client trust.

• You keep complex field programs running by aligning personnel, equipment, access, and compliance needs.
• You enable safe, smart decision‑making by monitoring field conditions and guiding teams in real time.
• You ensure seamless communication between internal teams, clients, and landowners.
• You strengthen ERM’s safety culture and uphold rigorous environmental and procedural standards.
• You support junior staff and new field hires, shaping their experience and effectiveness from day one.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–4 years of environmental fieldwork, construction monitoring, or field‑logistics experience.
• Must reside within the Pacific Standard Time zone.
• Ability to manage multiple fast‑moving tasks while adapting to shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and sound decision‑making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client‑ and landowner‑facing interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and mobile communication platforms; familiarity with GIS or GPS‑based field tools.
• Ability to work long or flexible hours to support non‑standard fieldwork operations.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Experience coordinating field teams or managing scheduling, equipment, or site‑access logistics.
• Exposure to environmental compliance programs (CEQA/NEPA, MBTA, ESA, Clean Water Act) or construction‑monitoring workflows.
• Education or experience related to California biological resources.
• Residing in Northern California.
• Certifications such as First Aid/CPR, HAZWOPER, or similar credentials.

• Coordinate daily and weekly deployment schedules for field teams across Northern California, adapting to weather, access limitations, safety considerations, and evolving project priorities.
• Serve as the communication hub between field crews, project managers, contractors, landowners, and clients—providing real‑time updates, direction, and troubleshooting.
• Manage field logistics, including mobilization, demobilization, and movement of personnel and equipment.
• Provide occasional outside‑business‑hours support for urgent schedule changes or field needs.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strong document control, communication, and progress tracking.
• Support property access planning and outreach to landowners regarding timelines and restrictions.
• Reinforce ERM’s safety protocols and provide immediate guidance when conditions shift in the field.
• Support adherence to federal, state, and client‑specific requirements related to biological monitoring, construction monitoring, and environmental compliance.
• Mentor junior field staff on readiness, communication, safety, and field expectations.
• Assist with onboarding new field team members, including communication protocols, equipment use, and reporting.
• Support client communications, including schedule updates and field‑progress summaries.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with ERM colleagues.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.