Senior Cultural Resources Lead (Archaeologist)

San Antonio

Permanent

USD120000 - USD150000

Environmental

PR/597972_1782158578

About the Role

A well-established environmental and engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Lead (Principal Investigator level) to support and grow its cultural resources practice. This role combines project leadership, team management, and technical field oversight across a variety of infrastructure and environmental projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing cultural resources compliance projects, overseeing fieldwork, and mentoring junior staff, while also contributing to business development and regional growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead cultural resources projects from proposal through completion, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget
Serve as Principal Investigator on archaeological and cultural resource studies
Oversee fieldwork activities, including surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery
Conduct artifact analysis and contribute to technical reporting and documentation
Manage and mentor cultural resources staff within a regional team
Support preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and regulatory permits
Maintain and expand client relationships across public and private sectors
Collaborate with leadership to support regional growth and operational effectiveness
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations
Participate in professional organizations and industry engagement efforts

Qualifications

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or a related field
7+ years of relevant cultural resources experience
Demonstrated experience with Section 106 compliance and environmental regulations
Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

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