Project Manager-Cultural Resources

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

Project Manager - Cultural Resources

Classification: Full-Time, Temporary

FLSA Type: Non-Exempt

Duty Station: Asheville, NC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days onsite)

Schedule: Project-based; schedule varies

Supervisory Role: Yes

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports To: Program Manager, Infrastructure and Environmental

Driving Role: Yes

Travel: Up to 75%

Duration: 3 months anticipated; possible extension pending contract options

About The Role:

TheProject Manager-CulturalResourcesleads and coordinates archaeological survey projects, serving as the primary point of contact between the project team andfederal agencies. This role manages project planning, schedules, deliverables, and team coordination to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality completion of cultural resource projects.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Education: Advanced degree in a related field from an accredited university
• Experience: Federal contracting or land management projects

Required Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Natural Resources, Project Management, or related field from an accredited university
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant natural resources project work
• Experience: At least 5 years of environmental compliance and regulatory processes; archaeological survey or cultural resource project management
• Experience: Applicable laws and North Carolina Office of State Archaeology guidelines; project plans, schedules and deliverables.
• Licensures: Must have an active and valid drivers license throughout employment

What You'll Do:

• Serve as theprimary point of contact (POC)for project management and coordination with the federal agencypersonnel
• 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 agencystaff and provide project updates
• Ensure timely delivery ofsurvey 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
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills & Abilities We Are Looking For:

• Must have and maintain a current/valid State Issued Driver License (DL)
• Strong project management skills including scheduling, cost control, and performance tracking
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of cultural resource management and applicable laws (NHPA, NEPA, ARPA)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders
• Experience managing archaeological or cultural resource survey projects
• Prior experience working with federal agencies
• Proficiency with GIS tools (ArcGIS) and project scheduling software
• Experience coordinating with SHPO, Tribal entities, or regulatory agencies

Physical Requirements:

• Ability toconduct occasional field visitsand navigate uneven terrain
• Ability totravel frequently to project sites and meetings
• Ability tostand, walk, and work in outdoor environmentsas needed
• Ability to use standard office equipment and communicate effectively
• Work may be subject to exposure to loud noise, heights exceeding 10 feet,dust and noxious odors

Work Schedule:

Hybrid, with at least two days onsite in Asheville, NC; travel throughout the National Forests in North Carolina as required.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in office and field settings across the National Forests in North Carolina. Field visits may involve uneven terrain, outdoor weather, loud noise, dust, noxious odors, and heights exceeding 10 feet.

Employees must comply with site-specific safety procedures and use appropriate PPE when required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Pre-employment Requirements:

Due to the nature ofChloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some orall ofthe following pre-employment background screenings: governmentsecurity clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require theemployee’swritten authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work.Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy:

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

Safety-Sensitive Position:

This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position due to the nature of the work performed and the potential consequences of impaired job performance. Employees in safety sensitive positions may operate vehicles or equipment, work in hazardous environments, respond to emergencies, access critical infrastructure, handle hazardous materials, or perform duties where the exercise of sound judgment, coordination, alertness, and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately are essential. Impaired performance in these duties could create an unreasonable risk of injury or illness to the employee, coworkers, clients, or the public; result in damage to property, equipment, or the environment; or adversely affect client operations, emergency response efforts, or mission success.

EEO Statement:

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

About Chloeta:

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.