Senior Cultural Resource Specialist — Lead Field Projects

HDR; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Cultural Resource Specialist II in Arizona to lead complex archaeological and historic projects. You will evaluate techniques, manage survey data, and develop historic contexts, while coordinating with teams and reporting findings.

The role supports HDR’s employee-owned culture and collaborative environment. Requirements include a BA in a related field, 5+ years in cultural resources, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in cultural resource projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of and experience with project compliance-related activities including consultation, quality assurance and reviews.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard science techniques and procedures for archaeological and historic structure projects.
• Make decisions on significant design and scientific procedures, taking responsibility for survey data compilation, assessment, analysis within historic contexts, historic context development, and report writing.
• Function as Technical Specialist, Field Supervisor or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed.
• Supervise a group of professionals and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Regulatory compliance

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field

MA in Anthropology or Archaeology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HDR is seeking a Cultural Resource Specialist II in Arizona to lead complex archaeological and historic projects. You will evaluate techniques, manage survey data, and develop historic contexts, while coordinating with teams and reporting findings.

The role supports HDR’s employee-owned culture and collaborative environment. Requirements include a BA in a related field, 5+ years in cultural resources, and strong communication skills.