Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Cultural Resources Project Manager to join our team of professionals working on a variety of projects including Utilities, Water, Renewable Energy, Transportation, and Infrastructure. Under the direction of a Cultural Resources Principal, you will be responsible for managing projects and overseeing all phases of cultural resources work. Project management duties include successfully executing tasks and contracts in the cultural resources service line, oversight and preparation of work products, directing and participating in fieldwork, people management, and client engagement and retention.
While this role may offer flexible work arrangements that can include a mix of in-office and remote work, our changing business needs will ultimately determine our level of remote-work flexibility. Additionally, to promote in-person collaboration and client teaming, we prioritize hiring those who reside within 50 miles of a Rincon office which currently includes: Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.
This is a minimum 40 hour per week position and some 40+ weeks may be necessary based on project needs.?
Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facilitate successful project completion of multiple projects with varied regulatory requirements including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- Manage projects, client expectations, schedules, and budgets
- Maintain QAQC of various cultural resource work products that support CEQA and NEPA compliance for various agencies
- Oversee and complete work products and fieldwork
- Coordinate and lead project meetings
- Coordinate with clients, agencies, stakeholder communities, including local Native American groups, Rincon peers, subcontractors, and vendors
- Work in multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution including planners, biologists, and paleontologists
- Develop project proposals, including costs and schedules
- Participate in business planning and development
- Participate in Rincon's mentorship program including providing mentorship of junior staff and engaging in peer-to-peer mentorship and engagement with senior mentors
- Other duties as required by cultural resources Program Managers and others?
This Job Might Be for You If You Have the Following:
- Meet or exceed the qualifications detailed in 36 CFR part 61 for Archeology
- Minimum of 6+ years of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the above-mentioned technical and project management areas
- Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) certification
- Expertise in historical and prehistoric archaeology
- A thorough understanding of CEQA and NEPA as they relate to cultural resources and related fields, and Section 106 of the NHPA
- Strong technical writing and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership ability, effective communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects?and staff
- Prior experience working in California and the Great Basin
Desired:?
- Experience working directly with utility providers
- Experience working under the direction of an environmental planner
- Experience/working relationships with local Native American groups
- Experience with historical built environment resources
- Experience working with solar developers and transportation projects
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California and is recognized as a 'Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For' by the Zweig Group.?We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, sustainability, climate change, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 13 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.
The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000- $120,000, plus a generous benefits program. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package, providing our valued employees with many benefits to enhance their well-being and financial security. Our health benefits include a range of options such as HMO, PPO, HDHP, and Health Savings Account choices, ensuring you have the flexibility to select the plan that best suits your needs.?
Additionally, you can enjoy peace of mind with employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. We prioritize your well-being by offering three weeks of vacation accrual in the first year, paid sick leave, and paid holidays, ensuring you have ample time off to rejuvenate. Planning for your future is made easier through our 401(k) / Profit Sharing Retirement Plan and bonus opportunities.?
Beyond the essentials, Rincon recognizes the importance of personal and professional growth, that's why we provide opportunities for professional development and mentoring. Our commitment extends to the community through Volunteer Pay for a Day, reinforcing the values of social responsibility. Moreover, we go the extra mile with additional perks like Flexible Spending & Dependent Care, Supplemental life insurance, Legal Shield, Identity Protection, Pet Insurance, and much more. Check out more details on our Rincon Consultants webpage here !?
Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religious belief, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification, gender expression, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, family care, marital status, military and veteran or qualified disabled veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. Rincon Consultants, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify Program to ensure that all employees hired are legally able to work in the United States.