Cultural Resources Specialist Lead

Cultural Resources Specialist Lead

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States as ranked by Engineering News Record and is also one of the largest employee-owned A&E companies in the United States. HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). As such, we will be placing a multi-disciplinary A&E team of 50+ professionals at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight-year period from 2026 through 2034. The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the premier universities in our country and is one of the most widely visited locations in all of Colorado. The Air Force Academy has a rich history and a unique mission to educate and train future Air Force leaders. HDR is honored to be selected for these components of the Base Maintenance Contract (BMC) in conjunction with Tessera, who will be running and leading the master contract with the Air Force. HDR will be performing wide-ranging facility management services to include but not limited to: planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental, cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and numerous other functions.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron. They will also have a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state of the art facilities and have the necessary resources to serve our country to the best of their abilities. This position is full time and located on-site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026.

In the role of Cultural Resource Specialist Lead, we'll count on you to:

• Perform complex assignments and select and modify standard science techniques and procedures for archaeological and historic structure projects.
• Exercise judgment in evaluations.
• Make decisions on significant design and scientific procedures and take responsibility for survey data compilation, assessment, analysis within historic contexts, historic context development, and report writing.
• Function as a technical specialist, field supervisor or project manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of the position.
• Supervise a small group of professional technicians as needed.
• Provide and implement the Cultural Resources Management (CRM) program IAW AFMAN 32-7003 including environmental conservation for the Cadet Area National Historic Landmark District, structures that are listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), eligible or listed archaeological sites, historic buildings and districts, and properties of interest to Native Americans.
• Manage the entire spectrum of the non-inherently governmental cultural resources program associated with all property controlled by the installation (USAFA, Farish, Bullseye, etc.).
• Prepare all State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) coordination packages which may include incorporating comments from the government.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience preferred
• Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy
• Ability to pass a background check
• Proven experience working with Colorado State Historic Preservation Office
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship - US Naturalized citizen is required
• This position is subject to a governmental background check

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each others life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Colorado: $60,550 - $86,500

Primary Location

United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs

Industry

Federal

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 16, 2025