Senior Project Manager – Cultural Resources

Role Overview

• Lead and expand Langan’s Cultural Resources practice, including strategic planning, client development, and collaboration with office and practice leadership;
• Serve in key roles such as Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and Technical Lead on complex cultural resource projects;
• Manage a wide range of project tasks including research designs, work plans, survey strategies, reporting, data recovery, site/resource evaluations, and mitigation planning, etc;
• Prepare, oversee, and review technical documents for archaeological and/or architectural history studies; background, historic and ethnographic contexts; evaluations, regulatory analysis, etc;
• Oversee field operations, ensuring proper execution of archaeological and historic architecture surveys, excavations, monitoring, laboratory analysis, and documentation, etc;
• Interface with clients, permitting agencies, Tribal representatives, and internal team members; clearly communicate regulatory requirements and project strategies in concise, accessible terms;
• Ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, NEPA, state and local cultural resource regulations (including Washington DAHP and Oregon SHPO processes);
• Support proposal development, scope/fee preparation, and broader business development efforts to expand client relationships and project opportunities;
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations; oversee invoicing and financial performance of assigned projects;
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff archaeologists, architectural historians, paleontologists, and field crews; assist in staffing and recruitment as needed;
• Collaborate across disciplines and offices to support integrated environmental and land development work;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional cultural resource standards, best practices, and regulatory trends; participate in internal and external training programs;
• Promote and uphold Langan’s commitment to health and safety in both office and field environments;
• Contribute to the growth and improvement of the corporate-wide cultural resource practice in the US and internationally.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field required
• 10-15 years of professional experience in Cultural Resources with demonstrated increase in leadership responsibility in a CRM environment
• Exceptional technical expertise and demonstrated experience leading fieldwork and preparing technical studies and reports and contributing to regulatory review documents
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including Section 106; with long term experience in the general PNW region and surrounding states highly desirable
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain methods, requirements, and recommendations to clients and non-technical audiences
• Experience in business development and/or client management
• Experience building or expanding a cultural resources team is highly desirable
• Proven ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and foster a collaborative, high-quality work environment
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and judgment capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment
• Ability to conduct strenuous physical fieldwork when needed, including walking long distances, digging, and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to access remote project sites
• Availability for occasional overtime, evening work, and travel based on project needs
• Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) preferred.

Tech Stack

• RPA

Benefits

• full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life insurance, short
• and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• paid time off including parental and military leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs