Cultural Resources Practice Leader – Oregon

Parametrix • Portland, OR

3d • $140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Parametrix is seeking an established cultural resources professional to expand its presence and grow its cultural resources practice in Oregon. This client-facing leadership role combines business development, client management, project leadership, and technical expertise. The successful candidate will use established Oregon market relationships and knowledge, supported by Parametrix’s multidisciplinary expertise, existing client base, and cultural resources professionals in other states.

The Practice Leader will identify and develop business opportunities, strengthen client partnerships, lead strategic pursuits, and expand cultural resources services in Oregon. The role also involves managing project delivery, advising clients on regulatory and compliance matters, mentoring colleagues, and supporting future team growth.

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm working in infrastructure, communities, and environmental solutions. The company describes its culture as valuing work-life balance, professional growth, and employee well-being. Flexible work arrangements may be hybrid, remote, or in-office. The stated salary range is $140,000–$170,000 USD, with performance-based bonuses and annual salary reviews.

Requirements

• 12 or more years of professional cultural resources management experience, including project leadership, client management, and business development responsibilities.
• Established professional relationships within Oregon’s cultural resources market, with demonstrated success developing business opportunities, securing work, or expanding client accounts.
• Experience identifying and pursuing cultural resources opportunities, developing proposals, and building a sustainable pipeline of work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural resources projects, including managing scope, schedule, budget, and technical delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon’s cultural resources regulatory environment, including NHPA Section 106, NEPA, and applicable state requirements.
• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• Qualifications meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in an applicable discipline.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial approach and interest in helping build a practice within an established multidisciplinary consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Grow the Oregon cultural resources practice by identifying opportunities, developing new business, and expanding relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Leverage an established professional network to strengthen Parametrix’s presence in Oregon and position the firm for new cultural resources opportunities.
• Lead client relationships and strategic pursuits, including client engagement, proposal development, teaming opportunities, and long-term business planning.
• Manage and deliver cultural resources projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as a technical and regulatory advisor, guiding clients through cultural resources compliance, permitting, and project-related challenges.
• Help shape and grow the team by providing technical mentorship and supporting future recruitment as the practice expands.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), through which employees earn stock and share in company success.
• Comprehensive healthcare, including medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick/wellness time accruals.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental Bonding Leave.
• Flexible work arrangements, which may be hybrid, remote, or in-office.

What This Job Offers

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