Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager – Southern California
About The Position
HELIX Environmental Planning invites an accomplished Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager to join our Southern California team (San Diego, Pasadena, Orange County, or Inland Empire) to guide complex archaeological projects and mentor emerging professionals. At HELIX, we combine scientific rigor with practical solutions, supporting public and private sector projects across archaeology, biology, and environmental planning. This is an opportunity to merge your technical excellence with leadership in a firm recognized for integrity and innovation. Why HELIX? Employee-owned since 2004 Named one of ZweigGroup’s Best Firms to Work For Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off Bonus program Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401(k) with employer contributions Schedule: Hybrid flexibility with remote work options; availability for fieldwork, site visits, and client meetings throughout Southern California required.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or related field
- Registered Professional Archaeologist
- 10+ years in cultural resources management
- 5+ years of experience working for an environmental consulting firm and/or agency
- Demonstrated experience with Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological surveys, analysis, and documentation requirements
- A successful track record in business development in California, with proven sales generation and client relationships
- Experience with Southern California coastal and inland prehistoric and historic archaeology within San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles Counties.
- Expertise in CEQA, NEPA, NHPA, Health and Safety, and AB 52 compliance
- Experience coordinating with local Tribal representatives, resulting in positive Tribal relationships
- Strong research, technical writing, and organizational skills
- Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Southern California local agency and municipality guidelines for CEQA cultural resource compliance
- Existing client relationships
- Archaeological experience in San Bernardino, Imperial, Ventura, Kern, Kings, or Santa Barbara Counties
Responsibilities
- Manage cultural resource studies across Southern California
- Lead business development efforts
- Oversee technical work from archival research to excavation and monitoring
- Proposal preparation
- Client outreach
- Tribal coordination
- Staff mentorship
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Bonus program
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with employer contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
