GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager to lead and manage complex cultural resources impact assessments, permitting, and regulatory compliance efforts for projects in the greater Southwest US region. Responsibilities include project lifecycle management, technical cultural resources expertise, and leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctorate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or a closely related discipline
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in cultural resources studies with proven expertise with environmental impacts analysis, siting/routing studies, CEQA/ NEPA documentation, and agency (BLM, US Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, etc.)/ Tribal coordination
- Strong project management skills with a successful track record of overseeing and delivering multiple complex cultural resource projects in various phases of development and geographic locations on time and on budget
- Excellent writing skills are required with proven ability to author, manage and review technical reports supporting federal, state, and local regulatory compliance documentation
- Advanced understanding of multi-discipline characteristics within the cultural resource profession (such as history, archaeology, historic architecture, ethnography, and archives)
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in federal and state cultural resource laws and regulations, including the NHPA and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, CEQA and NEPA
- Extensive project experience, regulatory knowledge and understanding of archaeological issues and methodologies in the Southwestern US (Colorado, California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas)
- Proven success in business development resulting in sales generation and new client relationships within an environmental consulting setting
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams both in office and remotely by leveraging interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Benefits
- Competitive Pay & Recognition
- Market based, competitive compensation
- Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
- Meaningful Work–Life Balance
- Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
- An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Growth, Learning & Financial Security
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
