Deputy Project Manager

Galileo Project, LLC provides project management assistance and coordination (PMAC) to federal, state, and local agencies on environmental permitting and planning projects. These projects include renewable energy, transmission, pipelines, and planning efforts among others.

Galileo is a woman-owned small business with offices in Tempe, Arizona and Marietta, Georgia. This job posting is for the Marietta, Georgia office. Additional information may be found on Galileo’s website. 

Position Overview

This Deputy Project Manager position is a mid-level project assistance position Applicant will perform a wide range of administrative and project support activities for project manager to facilitate the efficient operation of the organization.

The job includes direct support to the project manager with day to day tasks to keep projects on schedule. This position works primarily with the National Environmental Policy Act process; however, other statues frequently worked with include the National Historic Preservation Act, the Endangered Species Act, and the Clean Water Act amongst others.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, and occasionally lead group meetings
• Attend and accurately document meetings
• Document project decisions and action items
• Assist in distributing project information to the public
• Filter relevant data for project databases
• Assist with preliminary determinations of documents for response to FOIAs.
• Organize, update, and maintain project records such as document files and contact lists
• Prepare and modify project documents including correspondence, reports, plans, memos, and emails
• Prepare written responses to routine enquiries
• Provide assistance with logistics of public, tribal, and agency meetings
• Conduct and compile research on projects, policy, and stakeholder positions.
• Coordinate meetings and field trips and draft correspondence and documents related to the National Historic Preservation Act
• Coordinate information relevant to project assignments from multiple sources
• Serve as a back-up to the project manager as necessary in finalizing project tasks
• Interact with project clients on a direct daily basis

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in project management, environmental resources, public policy, or related area – OR
• Legal background
• Customer service experience
• Experience working with/within federal agencies is preferred
• Working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Experience working on complex, long-term projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of Adobe Suite
• Strong typing, analytical, and computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Superior planning, organizational, and note-taking skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with all levels of management
• Flexibility and adaptability to different projects and management styles
• Ability to manage small teams including delegation and oversight responsibilities

Compensation

• Galileo is an expanding firm with considerable growth opportunities.
• This is an hourly position with compensation between $24-$26/hour dependent upon work history and demonstrable skill set.
• Galileo offers a generous benefits package.

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to email a cover letter, resume and references to Maria Martin.  
• Resumes should be submitted with a cover letter, references, and a brief (2-5 page) writing sample.
• Type Application Deputy PM into the email subject line, and then your name.
• Applications that do not include all of these items may not be considered.