Archaeology Project/Program Manager

ICF • Seattle, WA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

ICF is seeking a senior archaeologist to plan, monitor, and manage cultural resources projects and programs in the Pacific Northwest and western United States. The role supports delivery and growth of ICF’s Cultural Resources Management (CRM) services for existing clients and partners with environmental program managers and CRM leaders to expand business and practice capabilities. The position is intended to be based in Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington, but may be fully or partially remote; applicants throughout the region are encouraged to apply.

The Archaeology Project/Program Manager works across cultural resources disciplines, including archaeology, built environment, tribal resources, and landscapes. The role combines project management—such as scoping, staffing, and progress reporting—with technical service delivery, including quality control, schedule, and cost management. It applies archaeological expertise and regulatory compliance knowledge to develop project-level analyses and programmatic solutions for SEPA, NEPA, and Section 106 reviews. The role also contributes to marketing and proposal efforts for cultural resources and multidisciplinary opportunities.

ICF’s Environment and Planning division provides consulting services in environmental analysis and compliance for clients in transportation, water, energy, and natural resources. Clients include federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private energy and utility companies. ICF describes its work as spanning the program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in anthropology or a related field.
• 10 or more years of CRM and/or environmental planning experience within the energy, water, transportation, and/or federal agency markets.
• Experience obtaining concurrence for SEPA and NHPA Section 106 findings.
• Experience reviewing technical studies addressing topics such as archaeology, architectural history, historic landscapes, consistency with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, effects analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Must already be approved as an Oregon Qualified Archaeologist or have the qualifications and experience to be approved as one by the State of Oregon.

Nice To Haves

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a team-oriented setting.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of environmental planning, cultural resources management, and regulatory compliance with SEPA, NEPA, NHPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.
• Familiarity with Oregon and Washington resources and their associated regulatory environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience interfacing with external clients, members of the general public, and government officials.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, as well as technical writing and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to take and give direction, stay organized, and manage time effectively.
• Commitment to overseeing high-quality work within established budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a project or task manager on large or complex cultural resources and environmental planning projects.
• Provide analysis for environmental regulatory reviews under SEPA, NEPA, and Section 106, and compose defensible arguments and supporting documentation.
• Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain strong relationships.
• Contribute to identifying new project leads, developing pursuit strategies, and writing proposals.
• Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and quality assurance for deliverables.
• Supervise and/or mentor less experienced staff as they develop technical, business development, and client relations capabilities.
• Help deliver and grow CRM services for existing clients and partner with environmental program managers and CRM leaders to expand ICF’s business and CRM practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior