Senior Cultural Resources Specialist

hdr; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Specialist in the United States. The role focuses on archaeological surveys, documentation, and mitigation planning across diverse sites.

You will lead field investigations, develop schedules and budgets, and coordinate with agencies to ensure compliance. Ideal candidates have a strong archaeology/anthropology background, 10+ years of experience, and proven ability to manage multiple field crews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• 10+ years in archaeology with at least 5 years in planning, managing and executing investigations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to manage multiple field crews.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the US.
• Familiarity with field study design, regulatory framework in cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.
• Ability to work in varied geographic settings in the US.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, documentation, reports, and findings for archaeological surveys and mitigation plans.
• Develop and monitor tasks, schedules, and cost estimates for cultural resource projects.
• Conduct field work and coordinate with agencies.
• Plan, organize, and supervise medium to large staff on projects.
• Serve as Project Manager on larger projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Client interaction

Travel willingness

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

MA in Anthropology or Archaeology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

GIS

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?

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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

Industry

: Environment/Sciences

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.

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