Senior Cultural Resources Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Specialist to lead archaeological assessments, document preparation, and mitigation planning across diverse US sites. The role involves field work, coordination with agencies, and supervision of field crews within an employee-owned culture.

The position requires a strong background in archaeology, anthropology or architectural history, plus extensive experience and travel readiness to support large-scale projects nationwide within HDR's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology or architectural history.
• At least 10 years archaeological experience.
• At least 5 years planning, managing and executing archaeological investigations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple field crews.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Requires ability to travel.
• Familiar with field study design and regulatory framework for cultural resource management.
• GIS experience.
• Ability to work across diverse geographic settings in the US.
• Active participant in an employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for assessment, preparation of documents, reports and findings for archaeological surveys and contribute to mitigation plans and historic structures.
• Develop and monitor tasks, schedules and cost estimates for cultural resource projects; assess applicable requirements.
• Conduct field work, participate in meetings and develop compliance strategy.
• Engage in all processes with cultural resources projects, including field investigations and agency coordination.
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that impact major programs.
• Serve as a technical expert with authority in a specialization to resolve complex issues.
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed; PM not sole focus.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Crew management

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

HDR is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Specialist to lead archaeological assessments, document preparation, and mitigation planning across diverse US sites. The role involves field work, coordination with agencies, and supervision of field crews within an employee-owned culture.

The position requires a strong background in archaeology, anthropology or architectural history, plus extensive experience and travel readiness to support large-scale projects nationwide within HDR's