Archaeologist - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is hiring an Archaeologist - Project Manager for its Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, office in Moon Township. The role manages project teams and cultural resource projects for public-sector, commercial, institutional, and energy clients as they address cultural resource and historic preservation requirements, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The Project Manager oversees all phases of historic and prehistoric archaeological investigations, from work planning and fieldwork through artifact analysis and curation, technical reporting, and mitigation planning and implementation. The role coordinates with clients, contractors, government officials, and multidisciplinary teams from early planning and design through regulatory review and construction. The Project Manager also supports, trains, and mentors junior staff; helps manage projects, clients, and staff; contributes to client development and the growth of CEC’s Cultural Resources Practice; and collaborates with colleagues across CEC offices and practices. The position offers opportunities to develop project management and leadership skills while delivering practical client solutions and supporting cultural resource needs nationwide. CEC describes itself as a 100% employee-owned firm offering ownership opportunities, a collaborative environment, mentorship, technical development, leadership growth, and career advancement. The role offers flexible and hybrid work schedule options and a diverse project portfolio. Travel to field projects and/or CEC offices may be required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, architectural history, or a closely related field; candidates must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines under 36 CFR 61.
Supervisory field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.
Experience with archaeological research, administration, or management.
Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
Ability to speak and write professionally.
Familiarity with GPS devices, geomorphological techniques, data collectors/total stations, and GIS.
Ability to work independently and travel to field projects and/or CEC offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience consulting with federally recognized tribal organizations.

Responsibilities

Manage cultural resource projects from planning through completion, including work planning, field investigations, artifact analysis, documentation, reporting, and mitigation associated with Section 106 compliance.
Assist in managing project scope, schedule, budgets, and client communications.
Support proposal preparation, work planning, and project forecasting.
Coordinate with project teams, clients, contractors, government officials, and multidisciplinary teams throughout project delivery.
Support the management and development of project staff across CEC’s Cultural Resources Practice.
Contribute to client development and the continued growth of CEC’s Cultural Resources Practice.
Support, train, and mentor junior staff.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.
Access to employee ownership opportunities beginning within the first year.
Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership.
55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses.
Flexible and hybrid work schedule options.
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning on day one.
401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following the start date.
Collaborative environment supporting mentorship, technical development, leadership growth, and career advancement.
Access to on-site amenities including a fitness center, café, recreation areas, and employee events.
Profit sharing.
Company stock.
Short- and long-term disability.
Tuition assistance.
Professional development.
Work-life balance.