Senior Cultural Resources Program Manager

Kleinfelder Inc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Cultural Resources Program Project Manager to join the Central and Mountain Region. The role requires leading a team of archaeologists across multiple states, coordinating field crews, preparing proposals, and delivering high-quality cultural resource studies in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and 10+ years of experience with cultural resources projects, plus strong writing, communication, and mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience managing cultural resources projects.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines for PI.
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic resources.
• Ten+ years of progressive field project experience.
• Lead proposals and client interviews (virtual or in-person).
• Excellent interpersonal communication and attention to detail.
• Mentor for a team of archaeologists.
• Strong writing and field notetaking skills.
• Communicate efficiently in field or office.
• Familiar with MS Office, Google Earth, GIS; Collector a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from initiation to closeout.
• Prepare proposals and contracts; peer-review internal documents.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff; coordinate with field crews.
• Uphold Kleinfelder safety standards; review site records and surveys.
• Submit high-quality deliverables to clients and stakeholders.
• Occasional travel for pedestrian surveys and client meetings.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Team mentorship

Proposal development

Archaeology fieldwork

Notetaking/writing

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

MS Office

Google Earth

GIS

Collector

GPS

Total Station

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Cultural Resources Program Project Manager to join the Central and Mountain Region. The role requires leading a team of archaeologists across multiple states, coordinating field crews, preparing proposals, and delivering high-quality cultural resource studies in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology and 10+ years of experience with cultural resources projects, plus strong writing, communication, and mentorship