Senior Cultural Resources Lead - Archaeology & Compliance

Verdantas; Ohio; Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Technical Lead for Cultural Resources to provide senior technical direction across Phase I–III archaeological investigations and Section 106 compliance. This role establishes technical standards, QA/QC, and coordinates with SHPOs, tribal nations, and federal agencies.

Applicants bring progressive cultural resources consulting experience, PI on federal undertakings, and strong writing, leadership, and client-management skills. Hybrid work in OH locations is offered.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in cultural resources consulting.
• Demonstrated PI experience on federal undertakings.
• Strong knowledge of Section 106, NHPA, NEPA, and preservation compliance.
• Experience leading archaeological investigations and reporting.
• Ability to collaborate with agencies, tribal partners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong writing, leadership, problem-solving, and client-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical direction for Phase I–III archaeological investigations and Section 106 compliance.
• Establish technical standards, field protocols, and QA/QC practices across the practice.
• Review complex technical reports, eligibility determinations, and National Register nominations.
• Lead resolution of challenging resources issues and multi-agency coordination.
• Engage with SHPOs/THPOs, tribal nations, and federal agencies during regulatory negotiations.
• Coordinate cultural resources work across engineering, environmental, planning, and GIS teams.
• Mentor professionals toward RPA eligibility and broader capabilities.

Skills

Senior technical leadership

QA/QC oversight

Regulatory coordination

Report review

Client management

Mentorship

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related discipline

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in related discipline

Job description

Verdantas is seeking a Technical Lead for Cultural Resources to provide senior technical direction across Phase I–III archaeological investigations and Section 106 compliance. This role establishes technical standards, QA/QC, and coordinates with SHPOs, tribal nations, and federal agencies.

Applicants bring progressive cultural resources consulting experience, PI on federal undertakings, and strong writing, leadership, and client-management skills. Hybrid work in OH locations is offered.