Assistant Department Director, Cultural Resources (Pacific Northwest)

WestLand, a Trinity Consultants Team; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Flexible work schedules

Remote/hybrid possibilities

Job summary

WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, seeks an Assistant Department Director, Cultural Resources Northwest to lead projects and mentor staff in the Pacific Northwest.

Based in Portland or Seattle, you will manage project scopes, budgets, and client relationships while expanding our cultural resources practice with strategic business development and high-quality deliverables. The role requires advanced degrees and a track record of senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology or related field; a bachelor's with additional experience acceptable.
• 10+ years of experience in Cultural Resources Management.
• 5+ years in supervisory/leadership capacity in the Pacific Northwest.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and develop business relationships.
• Expertise in applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience in a consulting environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and Principal Investigator on cultural resources projects for public and private clients.
• Collaborate with archaeologists, preservation professionals, and support staff to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Provide leadership through performance management, training, and staff development.
• Identify staffing needs and assist with hiring processes.
• Develop and schedule staff training programs.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Support Cultural Resources Project Managers in developing their projects.
• Develop or review technical products for accuracy and quality.
• Set business development goals and provide go/no-go assessments.
• Grow department revenue through business development and process efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client development

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology

Bachelor's degree with additional experience

Job description

At WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, we are driven by purpose, innovation, and a shared commitment to the work that we do. As part of Trinity Consultants' Water and Ecology division, we tackle complex environmental challenges, blending expertise in environmental consulting, wetlands, cultural resources, GIS, landscape architecture, and engineering.

WestLand empowers our teams to develop their unique skills while fostering career growth within a company that is large enough to offer diverse opportunities yet agile enough to value individual contributions. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do-our professionals work together on meaningful and impactful projects, delivering solutions that help clients navigate regulatory complexities and see positive project outcomes. Make a difference with us at WestLand!

WestLand is adding an Assistant Department Director, Cultural Resources Northwest to our West team! This position can be based out of our Portland or Seattle locations and will provide leadership and support to our Project Managers as well as help generate new clients for WestLand. Our Pacific North West Cultural Resources consulting practice specializes in prehistoric cultures, local historical archaeology and archival research, cultural-landscape studies, artifact analysis, archaeomagnetic dating, and historic preservation. The group is involved in a wide range of projects from small desktop reviews to large multi-site data recovery efforts.

What will I be doing?

• Serving as a Project Manager and/or Principal Investigator on a variety of interesting and complex cultural resources projects for our public and private clients.
• Collaborate with a large, skilled group of archaeologists, historic preservation professionals, and support staff to deliver high quality solutions to our client's needs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members through performance management including conducting performance reviews, identifying appropriate training, and implementing corrective action plans.
• Help identify staffing needs and assist with new employee evaluation and hiring processes.
• Recommend, develop, and schedule staff training programs.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedule, and budget in alignment with contract terms and conditions.
• Provide support to Cultural Resources Project Managers in developing and managing their projects.
• Develop and/or review technical products to ensure they are accurate and of exemplary quality.
• Set business development goals and provide recommendations on go/no-go assessments.
• Assist in growing department revenue through business development and process efficiency.

What qualifications are required for this role?

• Master's degree in Anthropology or related field. A bachelor's degree with additional experience may be considered.
• Ten (10) or more years of experience working in Cultural Resources Management.
• Five (5) or more years working in a supervisory or leadership capacity in the Pacific Northwest.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead a diverse team of professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships and generate new clients.
• Expertise in applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Expertise in managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Experience working within a consulting environment is preferred.

The wage range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 annually.

What does WestLand offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package: 9 paid holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees. Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities for most roles.
• Multidisciplinary environment: Unique, creative, and challenging projects where you can develop your vision of clientele and work with industry leaders daily.
• Success-oriented environment: Two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish work, tuition reimbursement, and a career-path structure to help you reach the next steps in your career.
• Collaborative work environment: Clear and frequent communication, shared information and ideas across teams, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

WestLand is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.