Senior Cultural Resources Specialist

Senior Cultural Resources Specialist

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

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

• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Develop proposals and assist in managing the scope schedule, and budget for cultural resources projects.
• Manage archaeological resources and where necessary, develop plans and approaches to optimize the personnel/teams efficiency.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
• Take responsibility for conducting archaeological surveys, investigations, and site evaluations, and developing reports, findings, and management or mitigation plans.
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Provide strategic Section 106 support and guidance for complex cultural resources projects.
• Conduct analyses of artifacts and features.
• Conduct field work, participate in meetings and develop compliance strategies
• Coordinate and consult with state/federal agencies and Indian Tribes
• Perform other duties as needed

Note that travel for this role is required (approximately 40%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree strongly preferred.
• Secretary of Interior Qualified
• Can obtain state archaeologist permits throughout New England States
• 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.
• GIS skills for data acquisition and interpretation preferred (experience with ArcGIS online and ESRI ArcPro)
• Strong leadership and supervision abilities, including problem solving, constructive conflict resolution, and decision making
• Demonstrated capability to successfully manage projects, scope, schedule and budget.
• Proven proposal development and client management skills
• Willingness to lead, manage, and develop a growing team of cultural resources professionals in New England
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills
• Team player with strong ability to take initiative and solve problems using sound judgment
• Commitment to a culture of safety
• Current valid driver's license and the ability to safely operate a vehicle on rugged, backcountry roads is required
• 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
• Candidates who reside locally to HDR's Providence, RI office are preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Proven ability to manage multiple field crews
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills
• Excellent oral and written communication 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
• Must be able to handle cultural resources in a variety of geographic settings throughout the US
• 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 other's 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.) {Portland, ME}: $70,690-$100,985 {Providence, RI}: $70,690 - $111,615 {Rocky Hill, CT}: $81,851 - $116,930

HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.