Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Project Professional in Cultural Resources to lead multidisciplinary programs across the western United States. You will manage large-scale projects, supervise staff, coordinate with federal/state agencies, and ensure compliance with NHPA and Section 106.

Responsibilities include proposal development, budgeting, client engagement, and mentoring junior archaeologists. Strong leadership and technical writing are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
• Meets or exceeds Secretary of the Interior Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology.
• Minimum 15+ years of progressively responsible cultural resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing archaeological and cultural resources projects.
• Extensive knowledge of NHPA, Section 106, and federal permitting processes.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage cultural resources projects from planning through completion.
• Lead archaeological surveys, monitoring programs, site evaluations, and compliance efforts.
• Serve as Principal Investigator and Project Manager on diverse projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans.
• Prepare and review technical reports and agency deliverables.
• Coordinate with agencies, SHPOs, Tribes, clients, and regulators.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Client engagement

Technical oversight

Proposal development

Mentoring staff

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or closely related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking an experienced Project Professional in Cultural Resources to lead multidisciplinary programs across the western United States. You will manage large-scale projects, supervise staff, coordinate with federal/state agencies, and ensure compliance with NHPA and Section 106.

Responsibilities include proposal development, budgeting, client engagement, and mentoring junior archaeologists. Strong leadership and technical writing are essential for success in this role.