Senior Archaeologist & Project Lead - CEQA/NEPA Expert

GEI Consultants; Rancho Cordova (CA); Presencial; USD 106 000 - 142 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

GEI Consultants seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist / Project Manager to lead cultural resources projects across California and the western United States. You will serve as senior technical lead, manage multidisciplinary teams, and mentor staff while driving business development and client relationships.

The role requires advanced knowledge of CEQA/NEPA/Section 106, strong writing skills, and the ability to oversee complex reports and compliance documentation.

Qualificações

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archeology.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible cultural resources experience, including consulting.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex archaeological projects throughout California.
• Strong knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, Section 106, and California’s cultural resources regulations.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating field operations.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in tribal consultation support and stakeholder engagement.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Principal Investigator and senior technical lead for archaeological compliance projects conducted under CEQA, NEPA, Section 106, and related regulations.
• Lead archaeological surveys, evaluations, testing programs, data recovery excavations, monitoring, and mitigation projects.
• Prepare, review, and approve complex technical reports, treatment plans, research designs, and compliance documentation.
• Provide expert guidance on regulatory strategy, technical issues, and project execution.
• Ensure high-quality technical deliverables through QA/QC review.
• Maintain current knowledge of cultural resource management regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Manage multiple projects, including scope, budget, schedule, staffing, and client communications.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with environmental planners, engineers, biologists, tribal reps, clients, and agencies.
• Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Develop work plans, cost estimates, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Identify and manage project risks to ensure successful delivery.

Conhecimentos

CEQA knowledge

NEPA knowledge

Section 106

Project management

Client relationship management

Staff mentorship

Regulatory guidance

Technical writing

Budgeting/Scheduling

Travel willingness

Formação académica

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Archaeology/Anthropology

Meets DOI qualifications standards for Archaeology

RPA certification or ability to obtain within 6 months

Ferramentas

Subcontractor coordination

Descrição da oferta de emprego

GEI Consultants seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist / Project Manager to lead cultural resources projects across California and the western United States. You will serve as senior technical lead, manage multidisciplinary teams, and mentor staff while driving business development and client relationships.

The role requires advanced knowledge of CEQA/NEPA/Section 106, strong writing skills, and the ability to oversee complex reports and compliance documentation.