Cultural Resources Practice Leader – Oregon

Parametrix; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Stock ownership plan

Performance bonuses

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Parametrix in Oregon seeks an established cultural resources professional to expand our cultural resources practice. You will lead client relationships, identify opportunities, and grow the pipeline with Oregon clients, drawing on deep market knowledge and your network.

You will manage and deliver cultural resources projects, guide regulatory compliance, and mentor junior staff while helping shape the team as the practice scales within our multidisciplinary firm.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional cultural resources management experience with project leadership, client management, and business development responsibilities.
• Established relationships within Oregon's cultural resources market with success building opportunities and client accounts.
• Experience leading cultural resources projects including scope, schedule, and budget management.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon's cultural resources regulatory environment, NHPA 106 and NEPA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Grow our Oregon cultural resources practice by identifying opportunities and expanding relationships with clients.
• Lead client engagement, proposal development, and teaming opportunities.
• Manage and deliver cultural resources projects, ensuring technical quality and client satisfaction.
• Provide technical mentorship and support future recruitment as the practice grows.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Project leadership

Client management

Proposal development

Education

Master's degree

PQS standards

Job description

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

About Parametrix

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together.

Recognized as a top workplace, we’re committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.

About the Opportunity

Parametrix is seeking an established cultural resources professional to help expand our presence and grow our cultural resources practice in Oregon. This opportunity is ideal for someone who has developed strong relationships within Oregon's cultural resources market, enjoys connecting clients with solutions, and is excited about playing a meaningful role in building a practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to leverage your industry relationships and market knowledge while benefiting from the resources, multidisciplinary expertise, and established client base of a 100% employee-owned consulting firm. With existing cultural resources professionals in Washington, Idaho, California, and New Mexico, you’ll have a collaborative network to support project delivery and future growth.

You will take an active role in identifying and developing business opportunities, strengthening client partnerships, and expanding our cultural resources services in Oregon. This is a client-facing leadership opportunity that combines business development, client management, project leadership, and technical expertise.

We are looking for someone who knows the Oregon market, has built trusted client relationships, and is motivated by the opportunity to help grow a successful practice.

Your Role on the Team

• Grow our Oregon cultural resources practice by identifying opportunities, developing new business, and expanding relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Leverage your established professional network to strengthen Parametrix's presence in Oregon and position the firm for new cultural resources opportunities.
• Lead client relationships and strategic pursuits, including client engagement, proposal development, teaming opportunities, and long-term business planning.
• Manage and deliver cultural resources projects, providing oversight of scope, schedule, budget, technical quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serve as a trusted technical and regulatory advisor, guiding clients through cultural resources compliance, permitting, and project-related challenges.
• Help shape and grow our team, providing technical mentorship and supporting future recruitment as the practice expands.

What You Bring to the Team

• 12+ years of professional cultural resources management experience, including project leadership, client management, and business development responsibilities.
• Established professional relationships within Oregon's cultural resources market, with demonstrated success developing business opportunities, securing work, or expanding client accounts.
• Experience identifying and pursuing cultural resources opportunities, developing proposals, and building a sustainable pipeline of work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural resources projects, including managing scope, schedule, budget, and technical delivery.
• Strong knowledge of Oregon's cultural resources regulatory environment, including NHPA Section 106, NEPA, and applicable state requirements.
• A master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• Qualifications meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in an applicable discipline.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial approach and an interest in helping build a practice within an established multidisciplinary consulting firm.

Why Join Parametrix

Employee Ownership & Great Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements.

Our Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave

Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work

Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/

Flexible Work Arrangements

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team.

Salary Range: $140,000 USD - $170,000 USD

Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.

Our Commitment to You

Parametrix is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where team members of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. As an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy and culture to provide opportunities to all persons based on merit and fitness to perform job duties. Employment decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, age (40 or older, as protected under the ADEA), disability (including physical, mental, or sensory), genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

At Parametrix, we are dedicated to encouraging an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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