HELIX is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager in one of our southern California offices (San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County). HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, biological, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. Our cultural resources staff completes all types of cultural resources studies for a wide range of local, state, and federal projects.

The Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager will be responsible for cultural resources studies for a wide range of project types throughout the southern California region. The position will be supported by and work closely with the Southern California Cultural Resources Group Managers. Supporting business development is an important aspect of the position and includes preparing proposals, participating in client and agency meetings, and attending client outreach activities to generate business leads. Technical duties include project management; coordination with other cultural resources and environmental planning staff, subconsultants, and Tribal representatives; coordination and logistical support of field staff and fieldwork; and preparation of technical documents. Oversight of field survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and construction monitoring will be required. The Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager may be required to hire and mentor new staff members and to develop training for existing or newly hired staff. The position may also be charged with managing staff members with varying levels of training and experience.

The ideal candidate will be an individual with archaeological consulting and business development experience, including experience in the preparation of cultural resources proposals and technical reports. Candidates must have a positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment as well as possess excellent written, verbal communication, and analytical skills. Experience with a variety of utility, infrastructure, and development project types, document types, and private sector/public agency clients is desirable. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated ability to manage project deliverable timelines and budgets effectively. Knowledge of the southern California cultural environmental and regulatory setting is required.

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s Degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field with a concentration in archaeology
• Registered Professional Archaeologist
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in cultural resources management (CRM) that includes oversight of archaeological investigations, including archival research, field investigations (reconnaissance studies, intensive survey, testing/evaluation, and data recovery), artifact analysis, significance and National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations, and mitigation monitoring programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working for an environmental consulting firm, with experience preparing proposals including a scope of work and/or budget and managing cultural resources studies and preparing technical reports.
• A successful track record in business development in California, with proven sales generation and client relationships
• Knowledge of the federal (NEPA/NHPA/NAGPRA) and California laws and regulations (CEQA, Health and Safety, AB 52) pertaining to historic and archaeological resource management and an understanding of regulatory agency programs, procedures, and policies related to CRM
• Experience with Southern California coastal and inland prehistoric and historic archaeology within San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties
• Demonstrated experience with Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological surveys, analysis, and documentation requirements
• Experience coordinating with local Tribal representatives, resulting in positive Tribal relationships
• Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills
• Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record

Additional Qualifications Considered a Plus 

• Knowledge of southern California local agency and municipality guidelines for CEQA cultural resource compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completion of cultural resource studies
• Existing client relationships
• Archaeological experience in San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern, Kings, or Santa Barbara counties

Salary

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $100,000 to $140,000. A hybrid work environment is available for well-qualified candidates.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates must apply online through Paylocity with a resume and cover letter. Begin by clicking “Apply Now” below.