Environmental Project Manager I

Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers and Architects•Albuquerque, NM

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Wilson & Company is seeking a full-time Principal Investigator / Cultural Resources Project Manager to join its environmental team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role leads cultural resources services throughout New Mexico and the Southwest for federal, state, local, and Tribal clients. The successful candidate will serve as a Principal Investigator and Project Manager, overseeing cultural resources investigations, multidisciplinary teams, client relationships, and delivery under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other applicable regulations. The position combines technical archaeological expertise, project management, staff supervision, and client-facing leadership. The employee must be permitted or able to be immediately permitted as a Principal Investigator in New Mexico. The position includes managing projects from proposal development and scope and fee preparation through execution and final reporting; supervising and developing staff; managing schedules, budgets, staffing, subcontractors, and performance; directing archaeological investigations; reviewing technical documentation; coordinating with agencies and Tribal entities; supporting NEPA analyses; and contributing to business development and strategic growth. Regional travel may be required. Wilson & Company is a national, multidisciplinary engineering and architecture consulting firm providing engineering, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, geospatial, and construction management services. It supports employee success and well-being through a comprehensive benefits package. The company is an equal opportunity employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and conducts pre-employment background checks. Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Requirements

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or a closely related discipline.
Demonstrated experience serving as a Principal Investigator for cultural resources projects.
Currently permitted or able to be immediately permitted as a Principal Investigator in New Mexico.
Experience working with the New Mexico State Land Office, BLM, USFS, Tribal entities, and other applicable jurisdictions.
Extensive knowledge of NHPA Section 106 compliance and applicable federal, state, and Tribal cultural resource regulations.
At least 8 years of professional cultural resources experience, including archaeological survey, investigation, analysis, and reporting.
At least 5 years of project management experience, including responsibility for budgets, schedules, staffing, subcontractor coordination, and client management.
At least 3 years of experience supervising, mentoring, and directing technical staff.
Experience managing projects for federal, state, local, and Tribal clients.
Experience coordinating and consulting with regulatory agencies and Tribal governments.
Strong technical writing skills and experience preparing and reviewing cultural resource reports, site records, eligibility evaluations, treatment plans, and other compliance documentation.
Experience supporting or preparing NEPA documentation and environmental compliance analyses.
Experience documenting archaeological resources and/or the historic built environment.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver work on schedule and within budget.
Business development experience, including proposal preparation, scope development, fee estimation, and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

Serve as Principal Investigator for cultural resources projects throughout New Mexico and the Southwest.
Manage cultural resources projects through proposal development, scope and fee preparation, execution, and delivery of final reports.
Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop cultural resources staff, field supervisors, and junior archaeologists.
Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing allocations, subcontractors, and performance to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
Direct and oversee archaeological surveys, testing programs, monitoring, data recovery, and cultural resource investigations.
Review and approve technical reports, site records, eligibility evaluations, treatment plans, and other cultural resources documentation.
Coordinate and consult with federal, state, local, and Tribal agencies on project compliance requirements.
Collaborate with environmental specialists, planners, engineers, and other technical staff on multidisciplinary projects.
Support and contribute to NEPA analyses and documentation, including Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and Categorical Exclusions.
Participate in business development, proposal preparation, client relationship management, and strategic growth initiatives.
Communicate with clients and regulatory agencies about project scope, schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements.
Travel as necessary to support cultural resources projects and environmental programs throughout the region.