Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Senior Cultural Resources Specialist
Lead archaeological surveys, manage cultural resource projects, and ensure compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Senior Cultural Resource Specialist, you will oversee archaeological assessments, prepare reports and mitigation plans for historic structures, and manage schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements for cultural resource projects. The role includes conducting field investigations, coordinating with agencies, developing compliance strategies, planning projects that influence major company programs, and serving as a technical expert to resolve complex cultural resource issues. You will supervise medium to large teams of professionals and technicians, act as project manager on larger assignments when needed, and perform additional duties to support project success. • Conduct archaeological assessments, prepare reports, and develop mitigation plans for historic structures. • Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements for cultural resource projects. • Perform field investigations, coordinate with agencies, and devise compliance strategies. • Lead planning and design activities that impact major company programs. • Serve as a technical expert to resolve complex cultural resource issues. • Supervise medium‑to‑large teams of professionals and technicians. • Act as Project Manager on larger assignments when required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸archaeology
- ▸compliance
- ▸scheduling
- ▸field work
- ▸team supervision
- ▸project management
What You Bring
Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, or a related field, at least eight years of archaeological experience, and working knowledge of Esri GIS; required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, ten years of archaeological experience, five years in planning and managing investigations, proficiency with Microsoft Office, eligibility as an Arizona Antiquities Act Principal Investigator, and the ability to travel across diverse U.S. geographic settings. • Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, or related field (preferred). • Minimum 8 years of archaeological experience (preferred). • Bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, or related field (required). • Minimum 10 years of archaeological experience and 5 years in planning, managing, and executing investigations (required). • Qualified as Arizona Antiquities Act Principal Investigator for Archaeology. • Proficient in Esri GIS software and Microsoft Office suite. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple field crews and communicate effectively with clients. • Willingness to travel and work in diverse geographic settings across the U.S.
Requirements
- ▸10+ years
- ▸gis
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸arizona pi
- ▸travel
- ▸team management
Benefits
HDR fosters a welcoming, inclusive environment where employee‑owners are valued and encouraged to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work each day, continually considering the impact the company has on the world.
Work Environment
Field