Project Manager - Cultural Resources

careers-swca; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a Project Manager – Cultural Resources to lead a portfolio of cultural resources projects, supervise staff, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role requires knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resources laws, willingness to travel for fieldwork, and the ability to develop proposals, scopes, plans, and budgets with strong communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Four years of experience in Cultural Resource Management or environmental consulting, including two years managing projects.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Project management experience including multi-region projects and regulatory coordination.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or assist with a portfolio of successful projects from start to finish.
• Develop proposals, goals, scopes, plans, schedules, KPIs, invoices, and budgets.
• Manage project teams and resources to meet quality, schedule, and budget milestones.
• Communicate status, risks, and scope changes to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain consultative relationships with clients, regulators, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to cultural resources staff.

Skills

Project management

Cultural Resources

Staff supervision

Client relations

Regulatory compliance

Field travel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Pathfinder Office

ArcGIS Desktop

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Manager – Cultural Resources to join our Cultural Resources team in Jacksonville, FL. The Cultural Resources Project Manager will be a core member of our growing Cultural Resources Program, responsible for managing client relationships, supervising staff, successfully winning and executing projects, and leading all aspects of project implementation.

This is a regular, full-time, salaried position based out of our Jacksonville, FL office and reporting to the Cultural Resources Team Lead. We will consider highly qualified candidates sitting in the southeast of the United States.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be scheduled as qualified candidates areidentified.Thisposition may close without prior notice once a strong candidate pool isestablished.

About SWCA

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm providing full spectrum environmental services across the United States. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, delivering sound science and creative solutions to complex environmental challenges.

We are guided by our core values every day. We collaborate as #OneSWCA, we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices nationwide, SWCA offers a collaborative, team focused environment where employees can build meaningful and long-term careers.

What you will accomplish

• In collaboration with others, leads and/or assists with a portfolio of successful projects from start to finish.
• Implements requirements of the SWCA Project Management, Quality, and Safety programs, fostering a culture of collaboration and dedication to project delivery, safety, quality, and clients.
• Develops and organizes project proposals, goals, scopes, plans, schedules, KPIs, invoices, and budgets.
• Manages and coordinates project teams and resources to ensure that quality standards are upheld and project milestones are met for regulatory compliance, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Demonstrates strong skills in project planning, internal communication, and human relations, ensuring effective collaboration within the team. Project plans should communicate status, schedules, task delegation, scope changes, budget allocation, and other project details (including goals, purpose, and/or reasoning).
• Monitors project progress continuously, assessing risks to project success, safety, quality, and performance standards and analyzing strategies for problem solving. When necessary, revises the scope, schedule, and/or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.
• Establishes and maintains effective consultative relationships with clients, regulators, and other relevant external stakeholders, proactively communicating and reporting project status, updates, KPIs, issues, and risks.
• Follows applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Additional Job-Specific Responsibilities

• Provides technical oversight and quality review for cultural resources investigations, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinates with clients, agencies, Tribes, and project stakeholders to support successful project execution and regulatory compliance.
• Mentors, develops, and provides technical guidance to cultural resources staff while supporting team growth and project success.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor's degree. Four years of relevant, progressively responsible experience, including 2 years of managing projects. Seven years of related experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience, performance, training, and/or education.

Experience and qualifications for success

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management or environmental consulting, including two (2) years managing projects.
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity, whether in the field or in the office.
• Demonstrated expertise in federal, state, and local cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Project management experience includes working on a variety of project types and sizes, on all project aspects (from pre-field tasks through final report preparation), in multiple regions, and with a variety of regulatory agencies.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours will be required on certain projects.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have a valid driver's license, the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle background screening, and have access to reliable transportation

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in Cultural Resource Management or environmental consulting, including four (4) years managing projects.
• Able to be listed on federal and state permits in Texas.
• Primary report authorship and experience providing quality control review of field documents.
• Experience leading archaeology crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Experience collecting field data utilizing modern mobile technology (tablets, Bluetooth GPS receivers, mobile software) and Trimble GPS units (Terrasync and/or ArcPad).
• Experience with computer-based programs such as Pathfinder Office, ArcGIS Desktop, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
• CPR and First Aid certified.

Other Job Conditions

This position may require domestic travel, including travel by commercial airline. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel throughout the duration of employment.

Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Pay Range

SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. The expected pay range for this southeast based position is $73,710.00 - $95,550.00 per year. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.

Our Total Rewards package includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• wellness programs
• professional development opportunities

Closing

If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] or call 1 480 581 5378.If you require assistance with the application process, please contact [e-mail].

Use of Technology in Hiring

SWCA may use approved technology, including AI-assisted tools, to support parts of the application and recruiting process. All selection and hiring decisions are made by SWCA employees, and candidates are not selected or rejected by automated systems. We are committed to a fair, transparent, and human-centered hiring experience.

Candidate Use of AI

Candidates may use AI tools to help prepare application materials and interviews. However, all application materials, assessments, and interview responses must accurately reflect their own experience, skills, and qualifications. AI must not be used to fabricate experience, complete assessments on their behalf, or otherwise misrepresent their background or abilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SWCA Environmental Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.