Circlepoint is growing and looking for people to grow with us! For over 37 years, Circlepoint has been providing environmental and communication consulting services on some of the most dynamic projects in California. Each member of Circlepoint’s team is highly skilled and is passionate and dedicated to creating innovative solutions to complex issues and building a better future for communities. Circlepoint prides itself in providing our employees with vast opportunities for professional growth and development in a meaningful work environment.
The Senior Associate I works in close communication with the Project Manager to deliver projects for our environmental division. The Senior Associate I oversees complex technical sections of environmental documents, reviews products developed by other staff, directs research, and ensures the delivery of complete, accurate documentation. The Senior Associate I also coordinates with subconsultants, clients, and vendors to maintain project schedule, shares information between team members, and proactively identifies challenges or potential delays and elevates to the project management team.
The Senior Associate I position requires strong time management skills and the ability to work within the schedule and budget constraints for multiple ongoing projects. The position delivers excellent customer service to internal teams, vendors, and clients, and is accountable for quality and accuracy of information in work products. A strong understanding of CEQA fundamentals is required and some exposure to NEPA is preferred.
The Senior Associate I is expected to demonstrate a high degree of resourcefulness, critical thinking, problem-solving skills, initiative, and a solid understanding of business communication protocols. The Senior Associate I may be asked to support marketing efforts by assisting on proposal research and writing.
Job Requirements
Project Management
- Provide high-level support for the Project Managers including development and monitoring of project schedules and budgets
- Initiate and maintain communication with Project Managers, clients, subconsultants, vendors, and other special services or team members
- Participate in client interaction and maintain positive client relationships, as instructed
- Supervise, direct, and manage the day-to-day tasks of internal members of the project team, as instructed
- Assure the quality of work products
- Draft progress reports for Project Manager review and approval
Research and Writing
- Conduct independent research and/or oversee research from other team members
- Independently produce clear, concise, technical documents tailored to specific audiences
- Demonstrate understanding of complex technical reports and successfully convey technical information in lay terms for CEQA and NEPA documents
- Demonstrate understanding of strategic written communication with clients
Document Production
- Demonstrate understanding of graphic needs; articulate how to visually enhance technical information to tell the story
- Apply quality and consistency standards to edit project deliverables prior to Project Manager and client review, including editing, formatting, and proof check
- Oversee timely production and delivery of environmental documents
Meetings
- Act professionally and diplomatically to represent the firm at external meetings
- Orchestrate internal project check-in meetings and clarify technical issues to demonstrate full understanding of the analysis
- Organize client meetings and demonstrate to Project Manager an understanding of the purpose of the meeting, the desired outcome, and the strategy employed to achieve project goals
- As requested by the Project Manager, attend public meetings and respond knowledgeably to questions by the public, staff, and decision makers
Marketing (Working with Project Managers and Principal)
- Take initiative to identify work opportunities, including add-on work
- Maintain master resume and draft marketing materials
- Assist in the preparation of proposals, scopes, and budgets with increasing level of independence
- Participate in informal marketing initiatives
Other General Duties
- Responsible for specific deadlines and budget objectives as directed by the Project Managers
- Oversee maintenance of project files
- Proactively meet and exceed client needs and expectations
- Represent Circlepoint in an independent and professional way with existing and potential clients
Job Skills & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in planning, environmental studies, or related field and/or four years of experience in CEQA and NEPA document preparation
- Produce high-quality work in a timely and efficient manner
- Meet deadline and budget objectives
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Competent technical writer
- Customer service orientation
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Knowledge of California planning, environmental, and political issues
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, graphics programs, accurate typist
- Valid driver’s license and access to an automobile
Locations: Hybrid in Orange (Preferred) or San Jose
Salary Range: $78,000-$92,000
