Senior Cultural Resources Specialist/Project Manager

HDR•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, we'll count on you to: Take responsibility for assessment, preparation of documents, reports and findings for archaeological investigations Develop and monitor tasks, schedules and cost estimates, and assess applicable requirements and processes for cultural resource projects Lead and support Section 106 compliance, NEPA, and CEQA efforts. Conduct fieldwork, participate in meetings, and develop compliance strategy Take part in all processes with cultural resources projects, including field investigations and agency coordination Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed Develop new work streams, work directly with clients, and possibly serve as client manager Work with cross-sector teams to optimize project delivery and new business development. Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations
Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
Proven ability to manage multiple field crews
Excellent communication and client interaction skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Requires ability to travel
Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
Must be able to handle cultural resources in a variety of geographic settings throughout the US
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) certification
Utility industry and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) experience
Cultural resource experience in a variety of geographic settings primarily in CA
Specialization or expertise in one or more technical areas (ex. starch grain analysis; lithic, faunal, or ground stone analysis; geoarchaeology; historic archaeology)
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Responsibilities

Take responsibility for assessment, preparation of documents, reports and findings for archaeological investigations
Develop and monitor tasks, schedules and cost estimates, and assess applicable requirements and processes for cultural resource projects
Lead and support Section 106 compliance, NEPA, and CEQA efforts.
Conduct fieldwork, participate in meetings, and develop compliance strategy
Take part in all processes with cultural resources projects, including field investigations and agency coordination
Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
Develop new work streams, work directly with clients, and possibly serve as client manager
Work with cross-sector teams to optimize project delivery and new business development.
Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
Perform other duties as needed