Lab Curation Manager/Report Coordinator

Kleinfelder Inc•Denver, CO

9d•$38 - $64

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking a Lab Curation Manager/Report Coordinator for its Central Division – Mountain Region Cultural Resources Group. The role combines cultural resources project management, laboratory and artifact curation, report coordination, and occasional fieldwork. The successful candidate will help lead a team in a fast-paced environment while tracking multiple projects, preparing proposals and contracts, reviewing cultural documents and field paperwork, mentoring staff, coordinating with archaeological field crews, and ensuring high-quality client and stakeholder deliverables. Field duties may include travel for pedestrian surveys, identifying and recording cultural resources, and meeting with clients, agencies, and Tribes. The position requires at least six years of progressive cultural resources management experience, including fieldwork in one or more of the specified states, and the ability to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualification standards for an Archaeology Principal Investigator. A graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field is required. The role may involve work on state and federal lands and coordination on infrastructure projects. Kleinfelder describes itself as an inclusive, cross-disciplinary employer focused on technical excellence and employee development. It offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, continuing education reimbursements, support for training and certifications, and an internal mentoring program. The stated Colorado salary range is $38.38–$64.06 per hour. Applications are accepted through 01/14/2027.

Requirements

At least six years of progressive cultural resources management experience, including participation in cultural resources field projects; experience must include work in WY, CO, ND, SD, OK, NE, TX, NM, UT, ID, or MT.
Previous experience managing cultural resources projects.
Meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines in Archaeology professional qualification standards for Principal Investigator.
Ability to independently identify prehistoric and historic-era cultural resources.
Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
Ability to understand contract provisions and agency requirements and ensure deliverables comply with contract terms and conditions.
Excellent interpersonal communication, close attention to detail, strong writing skills, and clear field notetaking.
Ability to communicate efficiently and respond quickly in the field or office.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, lead and mentor archaeologists, and delegate tasks.
Previous experience managing cultural laboratory work and handling artifacts.
Demonstrated experience leading studies involving Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and NEPA.
Previous experience developing and implementing cultural resources mitigation.
Previous experience coordinating with Native American Tribes and land agencies.
Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel) and Google Earth; familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook.
Previous experience preparing and reviewing site record forms, monitoring logs, and survey report forms.
Current, valid United States driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and successful completion of a background check.
Willingness to work with and help lead a team in a fast-paced environment and track multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working on linear infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage cultural resources projects and track multiple projects concurrently.
Prepare proposals and contracts and lead proposal efforts for new work, including participating in client proposal interviews.
Peer review internal cultural documents and review field paperwork, including survey and monitoring reports.
Mentor and lead junior and mid-level staff and a team of qualified archaeologists; delegate tasks as necessary.
Coordinate with archaeological field crews.
Uphold Kleinfelder safety standards.
Complete and review site record forms and submit high-quality deliverables to clients and stakeholders.
Conduct occasional pedestrian surveys, identify and record cultural resources, and meet with clients, agencies, and Tribes.
Lead studies involving Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and NEPA.
Develop and implement cultural resources mitigation.
Coordinate with Native American Tribes and land agencies.
Manage cultural laboratory work and handle artifacts.