Archaeology Principal Investigator - Project Manager

Bolton & Menk•Des Moines, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Cultural Resource Project Manager to join our team in Iowa. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. We are looking for a Cultural Resource Project Manager who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! In this role, you will manage multiple projects, overseeing archaeological surveys and site evaluations, ensuring project planning and completion, maintaining client relationships, and serving as primary agency liaison.

Requirements

Master's degree in Anthropology and Archaeology with 2 or more years of related experience
Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Archaeology, or closely related field required with 5 or more years of related experience
Knowledge of Midwest prehistoric and historic periods, artifacts, architectural styles and contexts
Experience following State and Federal cultural resource regulations, laws and executive orders and environmental review processes
Ability to read and interpret USGS topographic maps, aerial imagery, plat maps and historic plans
Strong communication, organizational, time management and critical thinking skills
Detail-oriented with proficiency in Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of CAD and QA/QC software and processes
Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

supervisory experience preferred
Experience with ArcPRO preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as SOI-qualified Archaeological Principal Investigator for cultural resources projects
Coordinate cultural resources research, surveys, excavations, and reporting with project staff
Oversee cultural resources construction monitoring, including coordination with crews, site documentation, material identification and report preparation
Provide project management support for cultural resource services to internal teams and clients
Develop scopes of work and budgets for cultural resource tasks
Write, review, and assess cultural resources reports prior to submission
Review project invoices and expenses
Communicate and coordinate with Federal, State, Local, and Tribal agencies on project-specific matters
Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and consulting parties
Facilitate negotiations regarding cultural resource impacts and mitigation strategies
Assist with cultural resource management, environmental review documents, and planning tasks as needed
Travel to project sites and related locations
Support and lead cultural resources business development initiatives across company operations