Cultural Resources Project Manager
Sacramento, California
SWCA Environmental Consultants is an employee-owned company of cultural and natural resource scientists and planners. Our professionals specialize in environmental and cultural resource compliance, permitting, and management.
Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, SWCA has offices throughout the West, Pacific Northwest, and Pacific Islands. Since 1981, SWCA has achieved a national reputation for providing its clients with professional integrity as well as creative solutions based on sound science. SWCA ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 environmental firms. We offer an informal, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership plan.
SWCA is actively seeking a Cultural Resources Project Manager for our Sacramento office. This is a regular, full-time, salaried position that will report to the Sacramento Office Director. . The selected candidate will assist in the continuing development of SWCA’s cultural resource program and expand SWCA’s professional reputation in cultural resources consulting and research throughout northern California. Salary will be based on individual qualifications and experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of projects, including fieldwork, research, and report writing
Conduct and oversee field research, including inventory, data collection, monitoring, and analysis;
Coordinate with other staff to schedule personnel, vehicles, and other resources for projects;
Supervise, direct, and instruct personnel in the field and in the office;
Assist with training and mentoring junior staff;
Manage project budgets effectively and coordinate productively with clients;
Prepare proposals, reports, and other technical documents, monitor field procedures, and contribute to research designs;
Assist in overall business development, marketing, and developing new client relationships;
Take initiative, resolve problems, and create improved procedures to assure tasks are completed in the most effective manner;
Work closely with SWCA’s other managers and directors throughout the company for project work, scheduling, and promoting professional credibility;
Qualifications:
M.A. or M.S. degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field strongly preferred, and at least three years of supervisory fieldwork and report completion experience required. Ability to be listed on the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) preferred. Experience in northern California and/or within the consulting/CRM sphere a plus. Other qualifications include experience in scheduling and budgeting of projects related to cultural resources, excellent technical writing skills, a record of completing technical reports in a timely fashion, and ability to work independently as well as supervise small or large field crews. Ability to work with a variety of colleagues, clients, and agency representatives required. A commitment to quality and willingness to assume fiscal and scheduling responsibilities to projects of all sizes and scopes required.
How To Apply:
The position will remain open until filled. Please mail, fax, e-mail (in MS Word format), a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three professional references to:
Jason Gerster
Recruiter
SWCA Environmental Consultants
3033 N. Central Ave., Suite 145
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-274-3958 Fax
recruiting@swca.com
Visit SWCA’s web site, www.swca.com, and discover why SWCA is a great place to work for environmental professions interested in sound science and creative solutions. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
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