Senior Cultural Resources Specialist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Specialist to lead archaeology projects, conduct field surveys, prepare reports, and coordinate with clients and agencies from a Phoenix base.

You will develop compliance strategies, manage field crews, and act as a technical expert on cultural resource topics while supporting company programs and training staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field.
• At least 10 years archaeology experience and 5+ years in planning and managing investigations.
• Familiar with field study design and regulatory framework for cultural resources management.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for assessment, preparation of documents, reports and findings for archaeological surveys and participate with mitigation plans and historic structures.
• Develop and monitor tasks, schedules and cost estimates, and assess applicable requirements and processes for all cultural resource projects.
• Conduct field work, participate in meetings and develop compliance strategy.
• Take part in all processes with cultural resources projects, including field investigations and agency coordination.
• Plan and supervise work on projects with significant impact on company programs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership abilities

Field archaeology

GIS familiarity

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or related field

MA in Anthropology or Archaeology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

Senior Cultural Resources Specialist - ( 196756 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for assessment, preparation of documents, reports and findings for archaeological surveys, and participate with mitigation plans and historic structures
• Develop and monitor tasks, schedules and cost estimates, and assess applicable requirements and processes for all cultural resource projects
• Conduct field work, participate in meetings and develop compliance strategy
• Take part in all processes with cultural resources projects, including field investigations and agency coordination
• Plan and develop projects or design activities that have significant impact on major company programs as needed
• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
• Plan, organize and supervise work of medium to large staff of professionals and technicians as needed
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed, but project management is not sole focus of position
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• MA in Anthropology or Archaeology or related field
• Current driver’s license with no restrictions on driving
• Permitted as a Principal Investigator on an Arizona Antiquities Act Permit
• Experience working with ADOT and federal agencies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years Archaeological experience, a minimum of 5 years experience in planning, managing and executing archeological investigations
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• Proven ability to manage multiple field crews
• Excellent communication and client interaction skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Requires ability to travel
• Successful candidates must be familiar with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities
• Must be able to handle cultural resources in a variety of geographic settings throughout the US
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Cultural Resources

Job Posting

Oct 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.