Cultural Resources Project Manager — Hybrid & Travel-Heavy

Chloeta; Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chloeta in Asheville, NC seeks a Project Manager - Cultural Resources to lead archaeological survey projects, coordinating field, lab, and reporting activities. The role serves as the primary liaison with federal agencies, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years of natural resources project experience, and extensive knowledge of NHPA, NEPA, and ARPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Natural Resources, Project Management, or related field from an accredited university
• Minimum 10 years of relevant natural resources project work
• At least 5 years of environmental compliance and regulatory processes; archaeological survey or cultural resource project management
• Knowledge of NHPA, NEPA, ARPA; project plans, schedules and deliverables
• Active and valid driver's license throughout employment

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project management and coordination with federal agency personnel
• Plan, coordinate, and manage archaeological survey projects from initiation through completion
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and tracking tools
• Coordinate survey team activities across field, laboratory, and reporting functions
• Organize project intake information and translate into actionable work plans
• Lead regular meetings with Federal agency staff and provide project updates
• Ensure timely delivery of survey results, reports, and documentation
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables in alignment with contract requirements
• Maintain project records, documentation, and administrative files
• Identify project risks or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with external stakeholders, agencies, and subject matter experts as needed
• Ensure compliance withNHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and applicable cultural resource standards
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders
• Support overall project execution and quality assurance
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice

Skills

Strong project management

Team coordination

Communication skills

Knowledge of cultural resource laws

GIS tools (ArcGIS)

Experience with federal agencies

Driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Natural Resources, Project Management, or related field

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Project scheduling software

Job description

Chloeta in Asheville, NC seeks a Project Manager - Cultural Resources to lead archaeological survey projects, coordinating field, lab, and reporting activities. The role serves as the primary liaison with federal agencies, ensuring timely, compliant, and high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years of natural resources project experience, and extensive knowledge of NHPA, NEPA, and ARPA.