Archaeology Principal Investigator - Project Manager

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedules

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. is seeking a Cultural Resource Project Manager to manage archaeological surveys and site evaluations. You will coordinate with project teams and maintain client relationships while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology, with 2+ years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 2+ years of related experience or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years.
• Knowledge of federal and state cultural resource regulations.
• Ability to read USGS topographic maps and aerial imagery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SOI-qualified Archaeological Principal Investigator.
• Coordinate cultural resources research and reporting.
• Oversee cultural resources construction monitoring.

Skills

Knowledge of Midwest prehistoric and historic periods

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Critical thinking skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD software

QA/QC software

ArcPRO

Job description

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Cultural Resource Project Manager to join our team in Iowa. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking for a Cultural Resource Project Manager who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! In this role, you will manage multiple projects, overseeing archaeological surveys and site evaluations, ensuring project planning and completion, maintaining client relationships, and serving as primary agency liaison.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serve as SOI-qualified Archaeological Principal Investigator for cultural resources projects
• Coordinate cultural resources research, surveys, excavations, and reporting with project staff
• Oversee cultural resources construction monitoring, including coordination with crews, site documentation, material identification and report preparation
• Provide project management support for cultural resource services to internal teams and clients
• Develop scopes of work and budgets for cultural resource tasks
• Write, review, and assess cultural resources reports prior to submission
• Review project invoices and expenses
• Communicate and coordinate with Federal, State, Local, and Tribal agencies on project-specific matters
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies and consulting parties
• Facilitate negotiations regarding cultural resource impacts and mitigation strategies
• Assist with cultural resource management, environmental review documents, and planning tasks as needed
• Travel to project sites and related locations
• Support and lead cultural resources business development initiatives across company operations

What We Are Looking For:

• Education:
  • Master's degree in Anthropology and Archaeology with 2 or more years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Anthropology and Archaeology, or closely related field required with 5 or more years of related experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of Midwest prehistoric and historic periods, artifacts, architectural styles and contexts
• Experience following State and Federal cultural resource regulations, laws and executive orders and environmental review processes
• Ability to read and interpret USGS topographic maps, aerial imagery, plat maps and historic plans
• Strong communication, organizational, time management and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of CAD and QA/QC software and processes
• Experience with ArcPRO preferred
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

OUR BENEFITS

At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well‑being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affinitive Action Employer including disability and vets.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.