Senior Cultural Resources Specialist
Hdr
Lead archaeological projects, manage teams, ensure regulatory compliance.
20 days ago ago
$70,690 - $116,930
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Providence, RI
Field
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Architecture
Engineering
Construction services
Environmental services
Urban planning
Project Management
Design
Consulting
Sector Specialisms
Architecture
Asset Management
Coastal Engineering & Restoration
Commissioning & Operations
Economics & Finance
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Healthcare
Role
What you would be doing
section 106
archaeological surveys
artifact analysis
proposal development
project management
agency coordination
- Provide strategic Section 106 support and guidance for complex cultural resources projects.
- Coordinate and consult with state/federal agencies and Indian Tribes
- Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
- Manage archaeological resources and where necessary, develop plans and approaches to optimize the personnel / teams efficiency.
- Develop proposals and assist in managing the scope schedule, and budget for cultural resources projects.
- Take responsibility for conducting archaeological surveys, investigations, and site evaluations, and developing reports, findings, and management or mitigation plans.
- Conduct analyses of artifacts and features.
- Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
- Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
- Conduct field work, participate in meetings and develop compliance strategies
What you bring
gis
arcgis
microsoft office
bachelor's degree
master's degree
10 years
- Proven ability to manage multiple field crews
- Excellent communication and client interaction skills
- Candidates who reside locally to HDR’s Providence, RI office are preferred.
- Strong understanding of Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the process for identifying and evaluating archaeological sites and resolving adverse effects.
- Strong leadership and supervision abilities, including problem solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making
- Can obtain state archaeologist permits throughout New England States
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
- Willingness to lead, manage, and develop a growing team of cultural resources professionals in New England
- Demonstrated capability to successfully manage projects, scope, schedule and budget.
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
- Secretary of Interior Qualified
- Proven proposal development and client management skills
- Requires ability to travel
- Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills
- Must be able to handle cultural resources in a variety of geographic settings throughout the US
- Team player with strong ability take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment
- Current valid driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads is required
- Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- GIS skills for data acquisition and interpretation preferred (experience with ArcGIS online and ESRI ArcPro
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel to a location, walk and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, or at high altitudes, and ability to carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds is required
- A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations
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Company
Overview
1917
Year Founded
The company was established in 1917, marking the beginning of its journey as a leader in engineering and construction.
Over 100 years
Years of Expertise
HDR has accumulated over a century of experience, contributing to its extensive portfolio of innovative projects.
Thousands
Projects Completed
HDR has successfully delivered thousands of projects, showcasing its expertise across various industries.
- provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment.
- combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach.
- designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings.
- iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.
- We embrace the diverse perspectives of people with a passion for making a difference.
- Our people are the heart of HDR.
- We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation.
- We care about making an impact on the communities we serve.
- We strive to push the boundaries of what’s possible in every project we take on.
2035
Net Zero Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by this year.
- Aim to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across all office locations.
- Design and engineering solutions focus on sustainability, utilizing renewable energy, water efficiency, and sustainable materials.
- Approach to sustainable infrastructure includes climate resilience and long-term environmental stewardship.
- Measure environmental impact through energy reduction goals, resource conservation, and sustainable design initiatives.
30% Women
Representation in Leadership Roles
Women comprise 30% of leadership roles, reflecting progress in gender diversity at the executive level.
- Focuses on recruitment strategies for underrepresented groups to increase workforce diversity.
- Offers diversity-focused mentorship programs to support career development among diverse employees.
- Committed to building an inclusive environment where all employees feel they belong.
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