Senior Cultural Resources Lead

Terracon; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon’s Phoenix office seeks a seasoned Cultural Resources Lead to guide a multi-disciplinary environmental planning team. You will supervise projects, mentor staff, and drive growth in the Desert Southwest, including AZ, NV, and NM, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires an advanced degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and 15+ years of relevant experience, plus proven skills in proposals, budgeting, and client delivery.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and 15+ years in cultural resources practice.
• Strong writing, budgeting, and project finances experience.
• Familiar with AZ Antiquities Act, 106/NEPA and related laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Environmental Planning & Permitting team in Phoenix.
• Manage Cultural Resource projects and ensure successful delivery.
• Support proposal development and market growth in Desert Southwest.
• Oversee safety culture and compliance across projects.
• Provide technical direction and training to staff.

Skills

Team leadership

Proposal development

Budget management

Mentoring staff

Safety leadership

Education

Advanced graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GIS capabilities

Job description

Terracon’s Phoenix office seeks a seasoned Cultural Resources Lead to guide a multi-disciplinary environmental planning team. You will supervise projects, mentor staff, and drive growth in the Desert Southwest, including AZ, NV, and NM, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

The role requires an advanced degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and 15+ years of relevant experience, plus proven skills in proposals, budgeting, and client delivery.