Project Consultant Jobs in California
Project Consultant jobs in California make up one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in technology, healthcare systems, infrastructure, and management consulting across a broad seniority range from junior analysts to senior engagement leads. The heaviest hiring clusters around San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego, where firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large California operations and consistently bring on project consultants. The most in-demand specialties right now are IT transformation, healthcare operations, and capital program delivery. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Lead the Future of Capital Project Delivery
Are you ready to shape the next generation of clean energy and tech infrastructure? At ERM, we’re not just permitting projects—we’re driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. As a Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery, you’ll play a strategic role in guiding environmental impact assessments and permitting for some of the most innovative energy and tech projects across the Western Region. This is your opportunity to influence major capital developments—while collaborating with global experts to set industry standards.
Why This Role Matters
The energy and tech sector is growing at an unprecedented pace, and every project we deliver brings us closer to a sustainable future. Your leadership will ensure that complex projects meet environmental, social, and regulatory standards—helping clients navigate permitting challenges and accelerate clean energy deployment. This role is pivotal in balancing development with environmental stewardship, making a tangible impact on communities and ecosystems.
What Your Impact Is
Drive permitting strategies for large-scale energy and tech projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead environmental impact assessments that influence project design and execution.
Serve as a trusted advisor to developers, optimizing layouts and mitigating risks through innovative permitting solutions.
Expand ERM’s market presence by leveraging your expertise and client relationships to grow our development portfolio.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, or related natural resources field—or 8+ years equivalent experience.
4+ years of project management and permitting experience in energy, tech, or similar sectors across California or Arizona.
Proven expertise in federal, state, and local permitting and planning, including NEPA and CEQA compliance.
Strong technical writing and communication skills for preparing concise, accurate reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Ability to manage project budgets and invoices, multiple priorities, mentor junior team members, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred
Experience developing permitting strategies for energy and/or tech projects, including local land use permitting and securing Conditional or Special Use Permits.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex permitting and compliance for energy and technology sector projects, including NEPA, CEQA, and agency-specific regulations.
Oversee preparation of permitting documents, environmental reviews, and impact assessment deliverables.
Provide technical and project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence, and quality control.
Prepare proposals and contribute to business development efforts to expand ERM’s energy and tech practice.
Collaborate with ERM’s global technical teams to share best practices and deliver high-quality solutions.
Ready to lead the charge toward a sustainable future? Join ERM and make your mark on projects that matter—regionally, nationally, and globally.
For the Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery position, the anticipated annual base pay is $92,500-$124,245 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
#LI-YR1
#LI-Hybrid
Lead the Future of Capital Project Delivery
Are you ready to shape the next generation of clean energy and tech infrastructure? At ERM, we’re not just permitting projects—we’re driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. As a Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery, you’ll play a strategic role in guiding environmental impact assessments and permitting for some of the most innovative energy and tech projects across the Western Region. This is your opportunity to influence major capital developments—while collaborating with global experts to set industry standards.
Why This Role Matters
The energy and tech sector is growing at an unprecedented pace, and every project we deliver brings us closer to a sustainable future. Your leadership will ensure that complex projects meet environmental, social, and regulatory standards—helping clients navigate permitting challenges and accelerate clean energy deployment. This role is pivotal in balancing development with environmental stewardship, making a tangible impact on communities and ecosystems.
What Your Impact Is
Drive permitting strategies for large-scale energy and tech projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Lead environmental impact assessments that influence project design and execution.
Serve as a trusted advisor to developers, optimizing layouts and mitigating risks through innovative permitting solutions.
Expand ERM’s market presence by leveraging your expertise and client relationships to grow our development portfolio.
What You’ll Bring
Required
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental studies, planning, geography, or related natural resources field—or 8+ years equivalent experience.
4+ years of project management and permitting experience in energy, tech, or similar sectors across California or Arizona.
Proven expertise in federal, state, and local permitting and planning, including NEPA and CEQA compliance.
Strong technical writing and communication skills for preparing concise, accurate reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Ability to manage project budgets and invoices, multiple priorities, mentor junior team members, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred
Experience developing permitting strategies for energy and/or tech projects, including local land use permitting and securing Conditional or Special Use Permits.
Key Responsibilities
Manage complex permitting and compliance for energy and technology sector projects, including NEPA, CEQA, and agency-specific regulations.
Oversee preparation of permitting documents, environmental reviews, and impact assessment deliverables.
Provide technical and project management expertise on permitting strategies, due diligence, and quality control.
Prepare proposals and contribute to business development efforts to expand ERM’s energy and tech practice.
Collaborate with ERM’s global technical teams to share best practices and deliver high-quality solutions.
Ready to lead the charge toward a sustainable future? Join ERM and make your mark on projects that matter—regionally, nationally, and globally.
For the Managing Consultant, Capital Project Delivery position, the anticipated annual base pay is $92,500-$124,245 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
#LI-YR1
#LI-Hybrid
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Project Consultant Job Market in California
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project consultant jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information systems, or a related field
- Three or more years of project management or consulting experience in a relevant industry
- PMP certification or active enrollment toward PMP credential preferred by most California employers
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and stakeholder communications
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing deliverables and presentations
Project Consultant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project consultant in California?
Most project consultants in California enter through a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, information systems, or a related field, then build three to five years of relevant industry experience. California does not require a state-issued license for general project consulting, but the PMP credential issued by the Project Management Institute carries strong weight with California employers. In specialized sectors like construction or public works, a California-registered PE or a DBIA credential can further differentiate candidates.
Which companies hire project consultants in California?
Companies currently hiring project consultants in California include Exponent, Calsoft Systems, and Focus Strategies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's size and industry diversity mean demand comes from enterprise tech firms, large integrated health systems, state and local government contractors, and global management consulting practices with major California offices.
Which California cities have the most project consultant jobs?
Los Angeles, Covina, and Irvine lead California for project consultant openings. The Bay Area and Los Angeles concentrate the bulk of roles because of their dense clusters of enterprise technology companies, healthcare networks, financial institutions, and large consulting firm offices, while San Diego draws consistent demand from its defense contracting and life sciences sectors.
Are there remote project consultant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 67% of project consultant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's primarily analytical, advisory, and coordination-based nature. Strategy, IT program management, and business transformation engagements are the sub-areas most likely to offer fully remote or flexible arrangements.
How can I get hired as a project consultant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing an associate consultant or junior project coordinator role at a California-based consulting firm or large enterprise. Firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and IBM have rotational analyst programs that hire recent graduates from California universities into project-support tracks. Lateral moves from business analyst, operations coordinator, or program administrator roles are common entry points, and earning a CAPM through the Project Management Institute before applying noticeably strengthens early-career applications.
Where can I find and apply to project consultant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to project consultant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across California cities and industries. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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