Project Manager - Cultural Resources
Classification Full-Time, Temporary
FLSA Type Non-Exempt
Duty Station Asheville, NC
Work Arrangement Hybrid (Minimum 2 days onsite)
Schedule Project-based; schedule varies
Supervisory RoleYes
Safety Sensitive Yes
Reports To Program Manager, Infrastructure and Environmental
Driving Role Yes
Travel Up to 75%
Duration 3 months anticipated; possible extension pending contract options
About The Role: The Project Manager-Cultural Resources leads and coordinates archaeological survey projects, serving as the primary point of contact between the project team and federal agencies. This role manages project planning, schedules, deliverables, and team coordination to ensure timely, compliant, and high-quality completion of cultural resource projects.
Preferred Education and Experience: - Education: Advanced degree in a related field from an accredited university
- Experience: Federal contracting or land management projects
Required Education and Experience: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Natural Resources, Project Management, or related field from an accredited university
- Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant natural resources project work
- Experience: At least 5 years of environmental compliance and regulatory processes; archaeological survey or cultural resource project management
- Experience: Applicable laws and North Carolina Office of State Archaeology guidelines; project plans, schedules and deliverables.
- Licensures: Must have an active and valid drivers license throughout employment
What You'll Do: - Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for project management and coordination with the federal agency personnel
- Plan, coordinate, and manage archaeological survey projects from initiation through completion
- Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and tracking tools
- Coordinate survey team activities across field, laboratory, and reporting functions
- Organize project intake information and translate into actionable work plans
- Lead regular meetings with Federal agency staff and provide project updates
- Ensure timely delivery of survey results, reports, and documentation
- Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and deliverables in alignment with contract requirements
- Maintain project records, documentation, and administrative files
- Identify project risks or deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
- Coordinate with external stakeholders, agencies, and subject matter experts as needed
- Ensure compliance with NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and applicable cultural resource standards
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders
- Support overall project execution and quality assurance
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Skills & Abilities We Are Looking For: - Must have and maintain a current/valid State Issued Driver License (DL)
- Strong project management skills including scheduling, cost control, and performance tracking
- Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Knowledge of cultural resource management and applicable laws (NHPA, NEPA, ARPA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders
- Experience managing archaeological or cultural resource survey projects
- Prior experience working with federal agencies
- Proficiency with GIS tools (ArcGIS) and project scheduling software
- Experience coordinating with SHPO, Tribal entities, or regulatory agencies
Physical Requirements: - Ability to conduct occasional field visits and navigate uneven terrain
- Ability to travel frequently to project sites and meetings
- Ability to stand, walk, and work in outdoor environments as needed
- Ability to use standard office equipment and communicate effectively
- Work may be subject to exposure to loud noise, heights exceeding 10 feet, dust and noxious odors
Work Schedule: Hybrid, with at least two days onsite in Asheville, NC; travel throughout the National Forests in North Carolina as required.
Work Environment: Work is performed in office and field settings across the National Forests in North Carolina. Field visits may involve uneven terrain, outdoor weather, loud noise, dust, noxious odors, and heights exceeding 10 feet.
Employees must comply with site-specific safety procedures and use appropriate PPE when required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
