Cultural Resources Team Leader

Job Description

Dutton + Associates, a Timmons Group company (D+A) is currently seeking a Cultural Resources Team Leader to join our Cultural Resources group in Richmond, VA. This leadership role is ideal for someone with a strong background in archaeology, architectural history, or cultural resource management who thrives in both field and office settings. You’ll oversee project execution, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and excellence in every phase of our work. This role is expected to be working on-site 5 days a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of cultural resources professionals in the successful completion of projects
• Oversee field data collection and technical reporting
• Oversee QA/QC of technical reports and ensure compliance with applicable federal standards and guidelines and State Historic Preservation Office survey guidelines as required
• Support business development and contribute to strategic planning for the group
• Attend meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Master’s degree in archaeology, architectural history or related discipline required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in cultural resource management
• Must have thorough knowledge of federal and state historic preservation laws and regulations
• Section 106 experience and knowledge of Mid-Atlantic SHPO’s guidelines is required
• Must have previous experience working with the full range of cultural resource types commonly encountered I the Mid-Atlantic region
• Experience working on a broad range of project types

Additional Information

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visit www.timmons.com.

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