Archaeology Project/Program Manager

ICF•Seattle, WA

13d•$108,006 - $183,610

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 Cultural Resources Management (CRM) services for existing clients, partners with environmental program managers to expand the business, and collaborates with CRM leaders across geographies to grow the practice. The position is intended to be based in ICF’s Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington, office, but may be fully or partially remote; applicants throughout the region are encouraged to apply. The manager should be comfortable working across archaeology, built environment, tribal resources, and landscapes, and shifting between project management—including scoping, staffing, and progress reporting—and technical service delivery, including quality control, schedule, and cost. The role combines archaeology expertise with regulatory compliance experience to develop project-level analyses and programmatic solutions for SEPA, NEPA, and Section 106 reviews. It also contributes to marketing and proposal efforts for cultural resources and multidisciplinary opportunities. ICF’s Environment and Planning division provides environmental analysis and compliance consulting, including NEPA services, for clients in transportation, water, energy, and natural resources. Clients include federal, state, and local agencies, as well as private energy and utility companies.

Requirements

Master’s degree in anthropology or a related field.
10 or more years of CRM and/or environmental planning experience in the energy, water, transportation, and/or Federal Agency markets.
Experience obtaining concurrence for SEPA and NHPA Section 106 findings.
Experience reviewing technical studies, including studies addressing 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 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 regulatory environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with external clients, members of the general public, and government officials.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, along with technical writing and communication skills.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to give and take 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 prepare defensible arguments and supporting documentation.
Interface directly with key clients and build and maintain strong relationships.
Help identify new project leads, develop pursuit strategies, and write proposals.
Use judgment to select methods, techniques, and quality assurance approaches for deliverables.
Supervise and/or mentor less experienced staff as they develop technical, business development, and client relations capabilities.
Help deliver and grow ICF’s CRM services for existing clients.
Partner with environmental program managers and CRM leaders to expand ICF’s business and CRM practice.
Manage project scoping, staffing, progress reporting, quality control, schedule, and cost.
Contribute to marketing and proposal efforts for cultural resources or multidisciplinary opportunities.