Project Manager (Cultural Resources)

Location: Phoenix, Tucson, or Flagstaff, AZ

Salary: $73,710/yr-$95,550/yr.

To apply: https://www.swca.com/careers/current-openings/project-manager-cultural-resources-14333/

SWCA Environmental Consultants is actively seeking to fill a Cultural Resources Project Manager to support our Arizona Cultural Resources team. You will be responsible for managing client, agency, and Tribe relationships through project management, supervising staff, successfully winning and executing projects, typically focused on archaeological investigation, and leading projects to completion.

This is a full-time, salaried position based out of the Arizona region, supporting our three Arizona offices (Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix). This position can be hybrid-work and report to any of the three Arizona offices. Highly qualified candidates who are outside of Arizona (fully remote-based) but can demonstrate proficiency in Arizona regulatory knowledge will also be considered.

To be considered, please provide a cover letter and a resume/CV with professional references.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

What you will accomplish

• Manage and participate in all aspects of cultural resources projects successfully, including budgeting, scheduling, research, fieldwork, report writing, curation.
• Collaborate with other project managers across offices and disciplines to successfully meet client and agency needs.
• Work with clients and agency representatives for successful project implementation.
• Prepare and create technical, high-quality proposals, work plans, reports, and literature reviews with little supervisory oversight.
• Oversee fieldwork and deliverables, adhering to SWCA’s Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) program.
• Work independently in a responsible manner, resolving project challenges.
• Work within defined schedules and meet deadlines.
• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Experience and qualifications for success

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management or environmental consulting, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, whether in the field or in the office.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Project management experience includes working on a variety of project types and sizes, on all project aspects (from pre-field tasks through final report preparation), in multiple regions, and with a variety of regulatory agencies.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours will be required on certain projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Able to be listed on federal and state permits in Arizona.
• Primary report authorship and experience providing quality control review of field documents.
• Experience supervising junior staff.
• Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).
• Experience with computer-based programs such as Pathfinder Office, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
• CPR and First Aid certified.