Senior Archaeology & Cultural Resources Lead

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Cultural Resource Specialist to lead archaeological surveys and compliance across diverse projects in the United States. The role involves field investigations, reporting, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders.

Candidates should have a strong background in archaeology/anthropology, at least 10 years of experience, and the ability to manage multiple field crews. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and inclusion across communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Minimum 10 years Archaeological experience with at least 5 years in planning, managing and executing archaeological investigations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Proven ability to manage multiple field crews
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills
• Requires ability to travel; familiar with field study design and regulatory framework for cultural resource management.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for assessment, preparation of documents, reports and findings for archaeological surveys, and participate with mitigation plans and historic structures.
• Develop and monitor tasks, schedules and cost estimates; assess applicable requirements and processes for all cultural resource projects.
• Conduct field work, participate in meetings and develop compliance strategy.
• Take part in all processes with cultural resources projects, including field investigations and agency coordination.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities with significant impact on company programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Cultural Resource Specialist to lead archaeological surveys and compliance across diverse projects in the United States. The role involves field investigations, reporting, and coordination with agencies and stakeholders.

Candidates should have a strong background in archaeology/anthropology, at least 10 years of experience, and the ability to manage multiple field crews. HDR emphasizes employee ownership and inclusion across communities.