Cultural Resources Project Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Do you want to work at a company where the employee-owners genuinely care about each other and foster a collaborative environment?

Do you want to be part of a team that does great work on a wide variety of projects that are important to your community?

Does your dream job include preparing meaningful cultural resource evaluations, or crafting creative treatment/mitigation measures for the preservation of cultural resources under CEQA or NEPA?

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc., a growing, California-based environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Cultural Resources Project Manager in our Orange County (Irvine) office. HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, biological, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. Our cultural resources staff completes all types of cultural resources studies for a wide range of local, state, and federal projects.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth and employee development and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the 2021 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup

HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package, that includes:

• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents
• Life /Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

The Project Manager position will be responsible for managing cultural resource studies for small to large projects, in coordination with HELIX's Cultural Resources senior staff. Duties may include conducting and/or oversight of research, field surveys, data recovery and analysis operations, artifact analysis, and mitigation monitoring programs; report and site record preparation; coordination with other cultural resources and environmental planning staff and subconsultants; proposal preparation; and interaction with clients and reviewing agencies. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated ability to manage project deliverable timelines and budgets effectively, a positive attitude, and experience working in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of the southern California cultural environmental and regulatory setting is required.

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $79,000 to $100,000.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

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Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Cultural Resources Project Manager:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field with a concentration in archaeology.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or willingness to immediately work toward achieving the necessary educational and experience requirements to obtain this certification.
• Minimum of 8 years of demonstrated experience with archaeological projects, including field surveys, site testing or data recovery, preparation of California Department of Parks and Recreation 523-series forms, and authoring or contributing to archaeological studies or reports.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working for an environmental consulting firm, overseeing archaeology projects, and completing archaeology surveys/studies in conformance with CEQA, NHPA Section 106, or NEPA.
• Experience providing services in compliance with federal and California laws and regulations (i.e., CEQA, NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA) pertaining to cultural resource management and an understanding of regulatory agency programs, procedures, and policies pertaining to cultural resource management.
• Experience in the study of southern California prehistoric and historic archaeology.
• Strong research, technical writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Additional skills/accomplishments considered a plus:

• Knowledge of southern California local agency guidelines for CEQA compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completion of cultural resource studies.
• Professional experience with agency coordination.
• Professional experience with Native American coordination/communication.
• Experience with California infrastructure projects such as Caltrans, utilities, and pipeline projects.
• Existing client relationships.
• Experience preparing proposals including a scope of work and/or budget.

Salary Description

&79,000 to $100,000