Oregon Cultural Resources Leader

Parametrix

$140K — $170K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or related field required.
  • 10+ years of professional cultural resources (CRM) experience, including team leadership.
  • Proven expertise in leading cultural resources projects with budget and schedule management.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resources regulations.
  • Established network of clients and experience in Oregon's regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and growth of the cultural resources practice.
  • Serve as a technical and regulatory leader for cultural resources compliance.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients on cultural resources strategy and permitting.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing cultural resources team.
  • Drive business development through client relationships and proposals.
  • Oversee quality and consistency of cultural resources work across regions.
  • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with profit sharing.
  • Performance-based bonuses and 401(k) plan.
  • Paid Time Off including vacation and sick/wellness time.
  • Parental Bonding Leave and paid holidays.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Cultural Resources Leader to join our team in Oregon. You will join Parametrix in support of building and enhancing the cultural resources presence in Oregon. This role will report to our Environmental Division Manager and partner with our existing Cultural Resources teams in Idaho, Washington, California and New Mexico. Your Role on the Team: • Lead the development and growth of a cultural resources practice, shaping services, strategy, and market presence. • This would be a client-facing role and would be a mix of business development, project management, and delivery. • Serve as a technical and regulatory leader for cultural resources compliance, including federal, state, and local requirements. • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding cultural resources strategy, risk management, and permitting pathways. • Build and mentor a high-performing team, supporting recruitment, development, and technical excellence. • Drive business development through client relationships, proposals, and collaboration with complementary service lines. • Oversee quality, consistency, and delivery of cultural resources work across projects and regions. • Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, practical solutions. What You Bring to the Team: • Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or a closely related field required. Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards in Archaeology, History, Architectural History, or a related discipline.10+ years of professional cultural resources (CRM) experience, including experience leading and growing teams. • Demonstrated experience leading cultural resources projects and managing scope, schedule, and budget. • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resources regulations (e.g., NHPA Section 106, NEPA, state equivalents). • Experience preparing and reviewing technical deliverables such as survey reports, evaluations, and mitigation documentation. • Proven cultural resources project experience in Oregon, including an established network of clients and working knowledge of state and local regulatory frameworks. Employee Ownership & Great Benefits: As a 100% employee-owned company, you will share in and contribute to Parametrix's success. You will earn stock in your Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) account and be an important contributor to our collective achievements. Our Benefits include: • Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance) • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing) • Performance-based bonuses • 401(k) Plan • Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals) • Paid Holidays • Parental Bonding Leave Exciting, Award-Winning Project Work: Our work earns recognition for its innovation and positive impact on communities, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects that make a difference. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/our-work/ Flexible Work Arrangements: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to support our employee-owners' diverse needs. Whether it is hybrid, remote, or in-office, we provide options that allow you to work in a way that best suits your lifestyle while staying connected and engaged with your team. Salary Range $140,000-$170,000 USD Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually. We value transparency and look forward to discussing our compensation structure.

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