Sr. Cultural Resources Project Manager 03808 NWRC

Location: Tempe, Arizona
Title: Sr. Cultural Resources Project Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting’s core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The Sr. Cultural Resource Project Manager position is a senior level position providing expert supervision for projects located predominantly within Arizona, but also in surrounding states.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage budgets, staffing, invoicing, etc. for projects and provide updates to supervisory staff and fellow Project Managers.
• Attend PM meeting and biweekly business development meetings.
• Demonstrate experience and success with budget and proposal composition.
• Manage multiple projects, including accurately tracking project budgets.
• Organize fieldwork mobilization/demobilization.
• Provide QA/QC for data collection for all aspects of fieldwork and for client deliverables.
• Ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Work well with fellow team members and maintain a high level of communication.
• Produce high quality reports and other deliverables to agency and SHPO/THPO standards.
• Regular communication with the Program Manager, Project Managers, field technicians and Line Supervisor.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the archaeology and history of Arizona and/or adjacent states.
• Maintain North Wind and project-specific safety awareness and practices.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in marketing efforts and business development/outreach with prospective clients.
• Work with accountants to produce accurate monthly project invoices.
• Mentor junior personnel, including reviews of deliverables.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience with Class III archaeological surveys, monitoring, and testing projects in the Southwest.
• Must have a Master’s degree in Archaeology or closely related field. Experience with artifact identification/classification, in-field documentation procedures using tablets, site recording processes, knowledge of land managing agency requirements, and other specialized skills necessary for the successful conduct and completion of a wide array of archaeological projects.

Skills and Abilities:

• Possesses a strong work ethic with a developed and mature sense of professionalism
• Possesses strong technical writing skills demonstrated in completion of Class I and Class III reports
• Demonstrates a strong comprehension of computer programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook
• Must be a team player that has managed large-scale surveys, testing and/or excavation projects.
• Willingness and desire to learn as well as ask questions
• Ability to follow written and oral instruction
• Displays excellent communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to travel to various field locations on various occasions, walk and conduct fieldwork across rugged terrain and in inclement weather
• Willingness to work irregular hours (e.g., early mornings, late nights, weekends)
• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic setting, and to consistently maintain high performance standards

Special Requirements:

• Must have been previously listed on a variety of federal and state permits in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah and can demonstrate a strong understanding of Section 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Must hold or be listed on an AAA, BLM, and Region 3 permits as a Field Director or PI
• Must pass pre-employment background check
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with all necessary endorsements
• Applicants are required to have REAL ID ACT compliant documentation at time of hire and nothing on record that would prohibit employment on federal government contracts

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