Overview In this role you drive culturally resource projects for Northern California, leading field programs, archival research, and reporting. You will manage client relationships, coordinate interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to competitive proposals. The position blends fieldwork, regulatory compliance, and project leadership within a global infrastructure firm that values growth and collaboration. AECOM offers opportunities to influence cultural resource strategies across Sacramento and the Bay Area, with a focus on delivering compliant, impactful outcomes.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive benefits
- flexible work options
- medical, dental, vision
- life and disability benefits
- paid time off
- retirement savings plans and stock purchase options
Responsibilities- Lead and manage cultural resources projects, including field surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring with varied scopes
- Oversee archival research, reporting, permitting, data collection, GIS mapping, and technical documentation
- Author or review technical materials and serve as primary point of contact with clients
- Supervise field, office, and lab personnel
- Navigate state and federal environmental regulations (CEQA, NEPA, NHPA) in project delivery
- Coordinate priorities across field crews, PMs, and other stakeholders
- Support business development and contribute to cost estimates and proposals
- Forecast, track, and report project progress; manage invoicing and scheduling
Key requirements- 6 years of relevant experience in historical/precontact archaeology and cultural resources management or equivalent
- Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout California
- Valid U.S. Driver's license and US citizenship
- Experience leading projects and collaborating with clients and agencies
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Knowledge of GIS/GPS data and regional cultural resources regulations
- leadership and people management
- ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate with diverse teams
- effective client management and collaboration
- CEQA/NEPA/NHPA compliance
- Section 106 and 110 of NHPA
- archaeological field methods (survey, testing, data recovery)
