Archaeologist - Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee ownership

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

Job summary

Civil and Environmental Consultants (CEC) in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Archaeologist - Project Manager to lead cultural resources projects from planning through reporting, including field investigations, artifact analysis, curation, and mitigation planning. You will collaborate with clients, agencies, contractors, and multi-disciplinary teams to deliver compliant solutions.

The role offers mentorship, growth opportunities, and an employee-owned, 100% firm with strong benefits while supporting a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, architectural history or closely related field.
• Supervisory field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology.
• Experience with archeological research, administration, or management.
• Ability to speak and write professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage cultural resource projects from planning through completion, including work planning, field investigations, artifact analysis, documentation, reporting, and mitigation associated with Section 106 compliance.
• Assist in managing project scope, schedule, budgets, and client communications.
• Support proposal preparation, work planning, and project forecasting.
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, contractors, government officials, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery.
• Support the management and development of project staff across CEC's Cultural Resources Practice.
• Contribute to client development and the continued growth of CEC's Cultural Resources Practice.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Professional communication

Travel readiness

Education

Master's degree in anthropology/archaeology/history

Tools

GPS devices

GIS

Total station

Geomorphological techniques

Job description

Archaeologist - Project Manager

Job Locations

US-PA-Pittsburgh (Moon Township)

Category

Cultural Resources

Type

Full-Time

Overview

As a Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh, PA, office, you will manage project teams supporting clients as they navigate complex cultural resource and historic preservation requirements, including compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. You will support public-sector, commercial, institutional, and energy clients while managing all phases of historic and prehistoric archaeological investigations. Your work will include developing archaeological work plans, overseeing field investigations, coordinating artifact analysis and curation, preparing technical reports, and developing and implementing mitigation plans.

You’ll work closely with clients, contractors, government officials, and CEC’s multidisciplinary teams to support projects from early planning and design through regulatory review and construction. As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to help support, train, and mentor junior staff as you continue to grow your own project management and leadership skills. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across CEC’s offices and practices, drawing on a wide range of perspectives and expertise to deliver practical solutions for clients while broadening your own professional experience. You’ll contribute to the continued growth of CEC’s Cultural Resources Practice by helping manage projects, clients, and staff while supporting cultural resource needs nationwide.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we’re accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority - and that’s what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company. Our Pittsburgh office, located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, is home to a passionate and growing team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cultural resource projects from planning through completion, including work planning, field investigations, artifact analysis, documentation, reporting, and mitigation associated with Section 106 compliance
• Assist in managing project scope, schedule, budgets, and client communications
• Support proposal preparation, work planning, and project forecasting
• Coordinate with project teams, clients, contractors, government officials, and multidisciplinary project teams throughout project delivery
• Support the management and development of project staff across CEC's Cultural Resources Practice
• Contribute to client development and the continued growth of CEC's Cultural Resources Practice

What We Offer

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates
• 100% employee-owned firm with access to ownership opportunities beginning within your first year
• Competitive compensation with multiple income streams, including performance bonuses and employee ownership
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options
• Diverse portfolio of projects
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following your start date
• Collaborative environment that supports mentorship, technical development, leadership growth, and career advancement
• Access to on-site amenities including a fitness center, cafe, recreation areas, and employee events

Qualifications

• Master's degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, architectural history or closely related field (e.g., must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines under 36CFR61)
• Supervisory field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology
• Experience with archeological research, administration, or management
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion
• Ability to speak and write professionally
• Familiarity with GPS devices, geomorphological techniques, data collector/total station, and GIS
• Ability to work independently and travel to field projects and/or CEC offices, as needed
• Experience consulting with federally recognized tribal organizations preferred

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.