Cultural Resources Program Manager

Job Description:

Overview:

Pape-Dawson is seeking an experienced Cultural Resources Program Manager to lead and grow our cultural resources practice across the United States. This leadership role combines strategic oversight, project management, technical expertise, and business development to deliver high-quality cultural resources services.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with strong regulatory knowledge, proven leadership experience, and the ability to manage complex, multi-year projects while mentoring staff and building client relationships.

Need to be able to serve as principal investigator on archeological projects in Bexar County, Texas.

This position will be based in our San Antonio, TX office location.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Program Management

• Lead and mentor a team of archaeologists from field techs to principal investigators

• Provide technical oversight, QA/QC, and ensure consistency across deliverables

• Guide program growth and support expansion of cultural resources services

Project Management

• Manage large, complex projects from proposal through completion

• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards

Technical & Regulatory Oversight

• Oversee all phases of cultural resources work, including field investigations, analysis, and reporting

• Ensure compliance with NHPA, ACT, UDC, and other applicable regulations

• Coordinate with SHPOs, Tribal entities, and federal/state agencies

Field Leadership

• Participate in and lead fieldwork efforts

• Provide technical direction and mentorship to field teams

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Lead and support proposal development, including pricing and risk analysis

• Build and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sectors

• Support strategic growth initiatives and new business opportunities

Documentation & Deliverables

• Oversee preparation of technical reports and compliance documentation

• Ensure accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance across all work products

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or PhD in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

• Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards

• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or ability to obtain

• 8+ years of environmental consulting experience (private sector)

• 5+ years of staff supervision and leadership experience

• 5+ years of experience developing proposals and pricing for competitive bids

• Demonstrated project management experience (scope, schedule, and budget)

• Experience working with federal agencies (USACE, TxDOT, HUD) and local agencies

• Strong technical writing and communication skills

• Ability to work in outdoor environments and varied terrain

• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork as needed

• Professional demeanor with strong ethical standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GIS tools (e.g., ArcGIS) and cultural resource databases

• Strong knowledge of archaeological methods and compliance documentation

• Proven ability to mentor staff and manage multidisciplinary teams

Why Join Pape-Dawson?

• Opportunity to lead and grow a national cultural resources program

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

• High-impact projects with federal, state, and private clients

• Flexible, remote work environment with field engagement

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EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.