Senior Cultural Resources Project Leader

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Cultural Resources Senior Project Manager to lead projects across regulatory landscapes with SHPOs, Tribal Nations, and federal agencies.

You will guide staff, develop client relationships, and help grow the Practice nationwide. You’ll serve as a senior technical resource, provide quality reviews, and drive business development while collaborating with offices to deliver complex projects and ensure regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Architectural History, Preservation Planning, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional cultural resource experience.
• Expert NHPA knowledge and federal NHPA protocols.
• Strong local and national client networks with ability to develop/market.
• Proven business-development and client management abilities to support growth.
• Ability to lead complex projects, mentor staff, and provide technical/quality leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, teams, and client base.
• Experience in scope/budget development and profitable project management.
• Experience supporting strategic planning, staffing, and delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication coordinating staff, clients, contractors, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical resource, project manager, and quality reviewer within Cultural Resources Practice.
• Lead business development and expand client relationships nationwide.
• Mentor staff across experience levels and develop talent.
• Collaborate with Indianapolis Office Practice Lead and leadership to advance the team.
• Represent CEC as cultural resources expert and broaden practice visibility.
• Manage projects profitably while coordinating with multiple offices and clients.

Skills

NHPA expertise

Business development

Project management

Staff mentoring

Client relationship

Budget management

Quality review

Leadership

Proposal development

Strategic planning

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Architectural History, Preservation Planning, or related field

Job description

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Cultural Resources Senior Project Manager to lead projects across regulatory landscapes with SHPOs, Tribal Nations, and federal agencies.

You will guide staff, develop client relationships, and help grow the Practice nationwide. You’ll serve as a senior technical resource, provide quality reviews, and drive business development while collaborating with offices to deliver complex projects and ensure regulatory compliance