Manager, Environmental Services

BDO USA • San Juan, PR

23h

About The Position

The Archaeologist primarily supports the Section 106 component of environmental reviews associated with HUD Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant Disaster Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funding. The role collaborates with team members across multiple projects and supports timely, compliant delivery of client goals. It manages project workflows and deliverables, supports or performs NEPA environmental reviews, and reviews and prepares archaeological Section 106 documentation and SHPO consultation materials, including coordination with the Puerto Rico SHPO. The position may perform onsite supervision and quality control for architectural recordation, archaeological monitoring, and Stage I surveys. It also develops procedures for HUD-funded environmental reviews, communicates project status and risks, researches complex program issues, and documents and assesses internal controls for governmental entities as applicable. The role may supervise junior architectural historians and may perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and end-user database tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the history and prehistory of Puerto Rico.
• Understanding of applicable state and federal historic preservation and environmental laws, including Section 106/NEPA context.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality, compliant documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, priorities, and workflows in a client-delivery environment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology (SOI-qualified).
• Knowledge of ESRI tools such as ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe applications, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to implement strategies, processes, and solutions in support of client program objectives.
• Manage project workflows and deliverables to meet client goals, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Support and/or perform NEPA environmental reviews, emphasizing Section 106 compliance for archaeology on HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT projects.
• Review and revise Section 106 documentation and supporting materials related to archaeological resources.
• Conduct research, prepare SHPO consultation documents, and coordinate with the Puerto Rico SHPO for Section 106 compliance.
• Assist in responding to SHPO requests for additional information on submitted cases.
• Perform onsite supervision and quality control for architectural recordation, archaeological monitoring, and Stage I surveys, as required.
• Develop and apply procedures supporting HUD CDBG-DR/CDBG-MIT NEPA environmental reviews for housing, infrastructure, and economic development programs.
• Communicate project and task status, issues, risks, and resolutions to internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Research and identify complex program issues; recommend and coordinate resolutions and process improvements.
• Document and assess internal controls for state and local governmental entities, as applicable to engagement scope.
• May supervise junior architectural historians.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) beneficial ownership and opportunity to participate in the firm’s success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; specific benefits are not detailed and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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