Cultural Resources Lead — Remote/Hybrid Growth Leader

Internetwork Expert; San Luis Obispo (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF is seeking a Cultural Resources Discipline Lead to lead a growing team of archaeologists, paleontologists, and tribal resources specialists across California. The role includes overseeing the technical aspects of cultural resources compliance and driving business development with strong internal support.

The position offers remote/Hybrid options with occasional office presence and requires leadership in planning, monitoring, and reporting for complex CEQA/NEPA projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geospatial sciences, geography, biology, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Preference is for meeting the Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive leadership roles with oversight of cultural resource professionals.
• Strong understanding of federal and state historic preservation laws.
• A high-energy, results-oriented team player and resourceful leader.
• Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Invest in cross‑selling cultural resources services to current clients and developing new clients for cultural resource monitoring and CEQA/NEPA compliance.
• Provide field assessments and written reports for initial due diligence and resource constraints assessments of archaeological and paleontological resources.
• Provide monitoring support for construction projects with archaeological and paleontological resource concerns.
• Coordinate monitoring support from indigenous tribal partners.
• Develop professional Paleontological Resources Impact Mitigation Program (PRIMP) for complex projects.
• Lead and author cultural resource assessments and surveys in compliance with NHPA, NEPA, and CEQA.
• Prepare technical reports, including Phase I and II surveys and coordinate with agencies.

Skills

Team leadership

Client communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in geospatial sciences or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Secretary of the Interior Standards experience

Job description

BKF is seeking a Cultural Resources Discipline Lead to lead a growing team of archaeologists, paleontologists, and tribal resources specialists across California. The role includes overseeing the technical aspects of cultural resources compliance and driving business development with strong internal support.

The position offers remote/Hybrid options with occasional office presence and requires leadership in planning, monitoring, and reporting for complex CEQA/NEPA projects.