SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, employee-owned consulting firm specializing in environmental regulatory compliance, natural resource management, cultural resource management and related research. We are a company of biologists, geologists, archaeologists, paleontologists and planners with over twenty years of experience and 300+ employees located in 19 offices in 11 Western states. We offer an easy-going and professional work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership plan.
SWCA is actively seeking a Project Manager for our cultural resources program for our Portland, Oregon office. This is a regular, full-time, salaried position and will report to the Portland office’s Managing Principal. 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 for the Portland office. Salary will be based on individual qualifications and experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The Cultural Resources Project Manager’s responsibilities include:
· Oversee and perform all aspects of field research, data collection, inventory, and analysis;
· Manage budgets, prepare proposals, reports, and other technical documents, monitor field procedures and contribute to research designs;
· Establish project procedures and budgetary restraints, and follow those outlined by other staff, to assure that projects are concluded within budget and on time;
· Manage the financial performance of individual projects and effectively coordinate with clients;
· Supervise, direct, and instruct field personnel;
· 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 in both natural and cultural resources throughout the company to promote SWCA’s business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values;
· Conduct business development, marketing and developing new client relationships.
Qualifications:
Graduate degree in anthropology or related field and at least three (3) years supervisory and fieldwork experience is required. Must be able to be listed on our federal and state cultural resource permits and have experience in Pacific Northwest Archaeology.. Experience in scheduling and budgeting of projects related to cultural resources, and an ability to coordinate personnel and other resources within budgetary restraints is desirable. The candidate should have strong technical writing skills and a record of completing technical reports in a timely fashion. Ability to work independently, supervise small or large field crews, and being adept at working with a variety of colleagues, clients, and agency representatives is preferred. Must have a commitment to quality and fiscal and scheduling responsibilities to projects of all sizes and scopes. Experience in business development and marketing is highly desirable.
How To Apply:
The position will remain open until filled. Please mail, fax, email (in MS Word format), a cover letter, resume and a minimum of three (3) professional references to:
Jason Gerster
Recruiter
SWCA Environmental Consultants
2120 N. Central Ave., Suite 130
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-274-3958 Fax
jgerster@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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