Project Manager Cultural Resources

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Manager Cultural Resources to join our Cultural Resources team in Jacksonville FL. The Cultural Resources Project Manager will be a core member of our growing Cultural Resources Program responsible for managing client relationships supervising staff successfully winning and executing projects and leading all aspects of project implementation.

This is a regular full-time salaried position based out of our Jacksonville FL office and reporting to the Cultural Resources Team Lead. We will consider highly qualified candidates sitting in the southeast of the United States.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool isestablished.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm providing full spectrum environmental services across the United States. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability delivering sound science and creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

We are guided by our core values every day. We collaborate as #OneSWCA we are #AlwaysLearning we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices nationwide SWCA offers a collaborative team focused environment where employees can build meaningful and long-term careers.

• In collaboration with others leads and/or assists with a portfolio of successful projects from start to finish.
• Implements requirements of the SWCA Project Management Quality and Safety programs fostering a culture of collaboration and dedication to project delivery safety quality and clients.
• Develops and organizes project proposals goals scopes plans schedules KPIs invoices and budgets.
• Manages and coordinates project teams and resources to ensure that quality standards are upheld and project milestones are met for regulatory compliance scope schedule and budget.
• Demonstrates strong skills in project planning internal communication and human relations ensuring effective collaboration within the team. Project plans should communicate status schedules task delegation scope changes budget allocation and other project details (including goals purpose and/or reasoning).
• Monitors project progress continuously assessing risks to project success safety quality and performance standards and analyzing strategies for problem solving. When necessary revises the scope schedule and/or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.
• Establishes and maintains effective consultative relationships with clients regulators and other relevant external stakeholders proactively communicating and reporting project status updates KPIs issues and risks.
• Follows applicable federal Tribal state local industry contractual and company regulations standards and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight and quality review for cultural resources investigations reports and compliance documentation.
• Coordinates with clients agencies Tribes and project stakeholders to support successful project execution and regulatory compliance.
• Mentors develops and provides technical guidance to cultural resources staff while supporting team growth and project success.

Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelors degree. Four years of relevant progressively responsible experience including 2 years of managing projects. Seven years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience performance training and/or education.

• Bachelors degree in Anthropology Archaeology or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management or environmental consulting including two (2) years managing projects.
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity whether in the field or in the office.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal state and local cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Project management experience includes working on a variety of project types and sizes on all project aspects (from pre-field tasks through final report preparation) in multiple regions and with a variety of regulatory agencies.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours will be required on certain projects.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must have a valid drivers license the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening and have access to reliable transportation

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters degree in Anthropology Archaeology or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management or environmental consulting including four (4) years managing projects.
• Able to be listed on federal and state permits in Texas.
• Primary report authorship and experience providing quality control review of field documents.
• Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes regions and agencies.
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets Bluetooth GPS receivers mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).
• Experience with computer-based programs such as Pathfinder Office ArcGIS Desktop Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat and others.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

This position may require domestic travel including travel by commercial airline. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel throughout the duration of employment.

Takes responsibility for team safety developing safety plans (when applicable) and anticipating potential safety hazards.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. The expected pay range for this southeast based position is $73710.00 - $95550.00 per year. Actual pay may vary based on experience qualifications geographic location and other factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.

As a 100% employee owned company we invest in your future. Our Total Rewards package includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401(k) with profit sharing medical dental and vision coverage paid time off wellness programs and professional development opportunities.

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Use of Technology in Hiring

SWCA may use approved technology including AI-assisted tools to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair transparent and human-centered hiring experience.

Candidate Use of AI

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However all application materials assessments and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience skills and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience complete assessments on their behalf or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women minorities veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCAs continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within where possible providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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