Cultural Resources Project Lead

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Cultural Resource Specialist II to advance archaeological and historic resource projects. This role supports field surveys, data compilation, analysis within historic contexts, and report writing, aligning with HDR's employee-owned culture and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Architectural History and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and GIS capability.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Familiar with field study design and regulatory framework for cultural resource management.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard science techniques for archaeological and historic structure projects.
• Make decisions on design and scientific procedures, including survey data compilation, assessment, analysis within historic contexts, and report writing.
• Function as Technical Specialist, Field Supervisor or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed.
• Supervise a group of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

GIS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HDR is seeking a Cultural Resource Specialist II to advance archaeological and historic resource projects. This role supports field surveys, data compilation, analysis within historic contexts, and report writing, aligning with HDR's employee-owned culture and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or Architectural History and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and GIS capability.