Cultural Resources Project Manager

Rincon Consultants, Inc • Sacramento, CA

104d • $88,000 - $126,000

About The Position

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Cultural Resources Project Manager to join our team of professionals working on a variety of projects including Utilities, Water, Renewable Energy, Transportation, and Infrastructure. Under the direction of a Cultural Resources Principal, you will co-lead the team that works in support of the Cultural Resources contract that Rincon has with PG&E. We have a strong team assembled and are seeking to expand capacity and services. You will be responsible for managing the contract and team, including assisting with billing and subconsultant management, maintaining internal and external communication tools, as well and being responsible for managing projects and overseeing all phases of cultural resources work. Project management duties include successfully managing tasks and contracts in the cultural resources service line, oversight and preparation of work products, directing and participating in fieldwork, people management, and client engagement and retention. While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura with a particular interest in candidates located in Northern California. This is a minimum 40 hour per week position and some 40+ weeks may be necessary based on project needs.

Requirements

• Experience managing contracts, projects and teams that execute the work in support of cultural resources tasks for PG&E within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive and successful Cultural Resources environmental consulting experience in the above-mentioned technical and project management areas.
• PG&E Salesforce and MS Office proficiency and Smartsheet awareness, required.
• A thorough understanding of CEQA and NEPA as they relate to cultural resources and related fields, and Section 106 of the NHPA.
• Strong technical writing and problem-solving skills.
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership ability, effective interpersonal and group communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects, teams and staff.
• Prior experience working in California and the Great Basin.

Nice To Haves

• Listed as a Bureau of Land Management Field Director or Principal Investigator.
• Experience working directly with multiple utility providers in California.
• Experience working under the direction of an environmental planner.
• Experience/working relationships with local Native American groups.
• Experience with historical built environment resources.
• Experience working with solar developers and transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate successful program management coordination of multiple projects with varied regulatory requirements, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and utility-specific agreement documents such as Operations and Maintenance plans maintained with the USFS and BLM.
• Manage utilities programs, client expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain QAQC of various cultural resource work products that support CEQA and NEPA compliance for various agencies, as well as regulatory and permit compliance under agreement documents for various agencies.
• Oversee and complete work products and fieldwork.
• Prepare, oversee, and coordinate implementation of Health and Safety Plans.
• Coordinate and lead project and contract meetings.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, interested communities, including local Native American groups, Rincon peers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution including planners, biologists, and paleontologists.
• Develop contract proposals, including costs and contract negotiations.
• Participate in business planning and development.
• Participate in Rincon’s mentorship program including providing mentorship of junior staff and engaging in peer-to-peer mentorship and engagement with senior mentors.
• Oversee subconsultants, including preparation of subconsultant work orders.
• Other duties as required by Cultural Resources Principals and others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year.
• Paid sick leave and paid holidays.
• 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
• Volunteer Pay for a Day.
• Flexible Spending & Dependent Care.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Legal Shield and Identity Protection.
• Pet Insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees