Senior Cultural Resources Project Lead

North Eastern Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Engineering and Science seeks a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator to lead and manage projects from proposal development to completion. Responsibilities include acquiring projects, designing research, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and ensuring regulatory compliance with agency standards.

The role may involve supervising field activities, coordinating with clients and agencies, and delivering high-quality reports while maintaining safety and schedule requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of documented archaeological field experience, including two years of project management and supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal cultural resources regulations and compliance requirements (Section 106, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA).
• Experience conducting and managing cultural resources surveys, testing, mitigation, monitoring, and technical report preparation.
• Experience managing project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, field logistics, and deliverables.
• Ability to conduct thorough QA/QC reviews of reports and regulatory documents.
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies, clients, landowners, and stakeholders.
• Regional experience in the southeastern United States; willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cultural resources projects from proposal development through project completion.
• Support project acquisition through strategic planning, proposal preparation, procurement, and scoping.
• Develop and refine research designs, methodologies, field strategies, and project procedures.
• Manage project planning, budgets, schedules, staffing, logistics, and execution.
• Oversee fieldwork and coordinate personnel, equipment, and documentation.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules, staffing, and field methods as needed.
• Provide leadership on field decisions, safety, and problem-solving.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of technical reports, regulatory documents, and client communications.
• Manage cultural resources surveys, testing, mitigation, monitoring, artifact analysis, and lab activities.
• Ensure objectives align with approved designs, client expectations, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and stakeholders.
• Support additional project and practice needs as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Field supervision

QA/QC

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Shovel testing in rugged terrain

Driving and field logistics

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Ph.D. in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Job description

Allen Engineering and Science seeks a Cultural Resources Principal Investigator to lead and manage projects from proposal development to completion. Responsibilities include acquiring projects, designing research, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, and ensuring regulatory compliance with agency standards.

The role may involve supervising field activities, coordinating with clients and agencies, and delivering high-quality reports while maintaining safety and schedule requirements.