Why Consider HF&H Consultants?
HF&H has a mission-driven, collaborative, small-company culture that values work-life balance. We provide recycling, organics, solid waste, water, and wastewater consulting services exclusively to public agencies. It is an exciting time to work in this industry. As California continues to lead the nation in environmental protection, it is our job to ensure local jurisdictions have the analytical and management support they need to fulfill their community’s vision of a sustainable future. We also strive to protect ratepayers (e.g., you and me) from unfounded increases in municipal utility rates.
Our services include jurisdictional action planning, performance reviews of municipal service providers (e.g., solid waste haulers), competitive solid waste service procurements (often the largest municipal contracts), negotiations, contract management, financial and compliance auditing, rate and fee studies, and litigation support. The success of our firm has been built on providing excellent client service and leadership to clients in particularly challenging situations.
About This Role
The successful candidate will work under the direction of partners and other project managers, in a team atmosphere, successfully completing engagements for our municipal clients related to their management of environmental programs.
The Project Manager will support our recycling, organics, and solid waste practice from our Walnut Creek, California office. Specifically, this position will focus on our “contract services” (e.g., contract negotiation, competitive procurement, contract management, etc.) and “diversion services” (e.g., zero waste/high diversion planning, program development, regulatory compliance, etc.) practice areas. At any given time, this position will be involved with between five to ten active projects, frequently reporting to multiple clients and Partners.
Project Managers report directly to HF&H’s Partners, and have client-facing responsibilities. Over time, this position offers significant advancement opportunity for a high-performing professional with increasingly independent assignments and responsibilities.
What You Will Do
The successful Project Manager will perform tasks like:

Drafting and quality assurance of Request for Proposals and Franchise Agreements for Recycling, Organics, and Solid Waste Services; compiling and presenting service information of same to clients
Performing both technical (contract) and quantitative evaluation of proposals submitted to local governments for recycling, organics, and solid waste services; preparation of materials and presentation of this information to local governments, Council meetings, and/or public hearings, as assigned
Reviewing (large) documents and identifying/summarizing key information
Planning and monitoring multiple concurrent engagements, to include staffing, performance, billing, and maintaining/developing client relationships
Working with client and third party personnel to obtain financial and operational data
Supervision and performance of fluctuation reviews and analyses (candidate must possess strong analytical and Excel skills)
Managing and/or conducting research and analysis on legislation and regulations impacting the recycling, organics, and solid waste industry in California
Creating, performing quality control of, and presenting written reports and exhibits for findings and recommendations  
Identification of practice development opportunities, to include preparation of marketing materials and presentation of proposals
Participate in and/or present at professional and industry events and seminars
Coach and mentor Sr. Associates, Associates, and Assistants.

What You Will Gain
HF&H places a high value on investing in our team. One of our core values is that “we relate to each other positively, supporting our professional development and providing opportunity for personal rewards.” This position will benefit from:

Exceptional training and frequent coaching from a “mentor” assigned to you from your first day
On-project training from HF&H’s partners and a deep pool of senior consultants
Annual development of a “personal development plan” and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertise
Rewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public services
Independence and autonomy to create and design solutions for municipalities and special districts
Support and guidance for developing your career path within the firm (i.e., upward or lateral)
Development of new technical skills for managing processes, projects, and resources
Continue building best practice skills to thrive in their consulting career

What You Bring

Undergraduate Degree (preferred: Pre-Law, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, or Related Field)
J.D.; active California Bar membership
5+ Years of prior experience in consulting or professional services
5+ Years of prior work experience drafting legal documents (contracts, ordinances, regulations, etc.)
5+ Years of prior experience in the recycling, organics, and solid waste industry in California
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to organize thoughts logically and communicate them concisely
Strong logic skills, especially related to legal documents (Contracts, Ordinances, etc.)
Exceptional attention to detail, especially related to consistency
Inquisitiveness balanced with a sense of significance 
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing schedules
Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Valid California Driver’s License and access to personal transportation

Bonus Points (highly desirable)

Master’s Degree in a Related Field, or MBA
Demonstrated experience in quantitative analysis (e.g., accounting, statistics, data science, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer science, etc.)
Active California CPA license
Active California PE license

What We Offer
HF&H offers a competitive total compensation package while emphasizing work/life balance for our employees (in 2018, Associates averaged less than 43 hours per week). This is a full-time, exempt position. Some highlights include:

Project Manager Salary Range of 111,120-$147,000, depending on qualifications of selected candidate
Discretionary Performance-Based Incentive Bonus: up to 15% of Annual Salary
Profit Sharing: Minimum 3% contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2018 contribution was 5%
15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)
10 Holidays per year (including one “floating” holiday to be used at employee’s discretion)
5 Sick days per year
At least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each year
Health Insurance:

HF&H contributes 95% of employee’s premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our health insurance plan 
HF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings Account

Dental/Vision/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Are You Ready? Apply Today!
Submit your cover letter and resume today! Please provide a valid email address and telephone number on your resume and/or cover letter with your salary expectation. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early!
Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited into the interview process with HF&H. We place significant value on hiring the right people to work in our team and our interview process reflects that. The first phase of the interview process is a telephone interview. If successful, candidates will be scheduled for a half-day of interviews with our consulting team and the other half of the day will be spent performing assessments of the candidate’s quantitative and written communication skills. Candidates that successfully complete those interviews and assessments will be brought in for a final round of interviews with one or more of the firm’s Partners. Any resultant offer of employment may be conditioned on the results of professional and personal reference checks, which we will not conduct without prior approval of the candidate Depending on the number and quality of applicants, HF&H reserves the right to modify this process in its sole discretion.
The Fine Print
This is an at-will position and, as such, can be released at any time without notice and for any reason. Prior to hire, candidates will be required to successfully complete performance assessments, reference checks, verification of academic performance, and any other due diligence HF&H deems appropriate prior to making an unconditional offer for employment. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or assessment process should advise the hiring manager upon submittal of an application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. HF&H is an equal opportunity employer.