Staff Cultural Resources Specialist - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & Mcdonnell

The Role

Overview

Conduct cultural resource surveys, monitoring, excavation, and project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • opportunity identification
  • client coordination
  • quality control
  • market identification
  • field supervision
  • technical reporting

Tasks

-Identifying project opportunities early and facilitating go/no-go decisions in cooperation with office leadership and Environmental Services practice leadership -Serving as Client Coordinator for target clients - client coordinators will take primary responsibility for ultimate delivery of services and client satisfaction. -Adhering to Burns & McDonnell's Quality Control and Safety programs. -Identifying new market and client opportunities -Identifying key projects and facilitating early sales strategies to maximize our chances of being selected. -Supervising field efforts and technical reporting

Requirements

  • historic preservation
  • microsoft office
  • gps
  • master’s
  • bachelor’s
  • 4+ yrs

What You Bring

-Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to historic preservation such as the National Historic Preservation Act. -Permitted or ability to obtain permit with Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other entities. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for preparation of technical reports and proposal writing, are required. -Master’s Degree in anthropology/archeology or related field is preferred. Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. -Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SharePoint). -Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member. -Ability to operate various types of GPS equipment. -Ability to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and research approaches. -Knowledge of anthropology and archaeology methods and practices. -Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy. -Willingness to travel. -Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Minimum 4 years of related experience conducting construction monitoring activities; field investigations, surveys and project studies; archaeological excavation, artifact identification and associated field work. -Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited program required. -Experience in the Upper Midwest and other Great Plains or Western U.S. states is highly preferred. -Prior consulting experience a plus. -High level of attention to detail.

The Company

About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial, Retail & Institutional

Environmental

Government & Military

Manufacturing & Industrial

Mining & Minerals

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Power

Telecommunications

Transportation

Water

Buildings

Electrical Transmission & Distribution

Electric Power Generation

Industrial, Manufacturing & Optimization

Mining Infrastructure

Federal & Military