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HDR · 2 weeks ago

Senior Cultural Resources Specialist/Project Manager

Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$83K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

HDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, you will be responsible for managing archaeological investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and leading project teams to deliver impactful cultural resource projects.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for assessment, preparation of documents, reports and findings for archaeological investigations

Develop and monitor tasks, schedules and cost estimates, and assess applicable requirements and processes for cultural resource projects

Lead and support Section 106 compliance, NEPA, and CEQA efforts

Conduct fieldwork, participate in meetings, and develop compliance strategy

Take part in all processes with cultural resources projects, including field investigations and agency coordination

Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed

Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed

Develop new work streams, work directly with clients, and possibly serve as client manager

Work with cross-sector teams to optimize project delivery and new business development

Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed

Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Archaeological experienceSection 106 complianceNEPACEQA knowledgeRegistered Professional ArchaeologistMicrosoft OfficeGIS utilitiesProject managementClient interaction skillsField study designTeam supervisionCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations

Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

Proven ability to manage multiple field crews

Excellent communication and client interaction skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Requires ability to travel

Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities

Must be able to handle cultural resources in a variety of geographic settings throughout the US

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) certification

Utility industry and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) experience

Cultural resource experience in a variety of geographic settings primarily in CA

Specialization or expertise in one or more technical areas (ex. starch grain analysis; lithic, faunal, or ground stone analysis; geoarchaeology; historic archaeology)