Cultural Resources Project Manager

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We are seeking a Cultural Resources Project Manager to join our team of professionals working on a variety of projects including Utilities, Water, Renewable Energy, Transportation, and Infrastructure. Under the direction of a Cultural Resources Principal, you will co‑lead the team that works in support of the Cultural Resources contract that Rincon has with a major utility. We have a strong team assembled and are seeking to expand capacity and services.

You will be responsible for managing the contract and team, including assisting with billing and sub‑consultant management, maintaining internal and external communication tools, as well as being responsible for managing projects and overseeing all phases of cultural resources work. Project management duties include successfully managing tasks and contracts in the cultural resources service line, oversight and preparation of work products, directing and participating in fieldwork, people management, and client engagement and retention.

This is a minimum 40‑hour per week position, and some 40+ weeks may be necessary based on project needs.

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include Carlsbad, Fresno, Los Angeles, Monterey, Oakland, Palm Springs, Riverside, Sacramento, San Luis Obispo, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, and Ventura – with a particular interest in candidates located in Northern California.

• Facilitate successful program management coordination of multiple projects with varied regulatory requirements, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and utility‑specific agreement documents such as Operations and Maintenance plans maintained with the USFS and BLM.
• Manage utilities programs, client expectations, schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain QAQC of various cultural resource work products that support CEQA and NEPA compliance for various agencies, as well as regulatory and permit compliance under agreement documents for various agencies.
• Oversee and complete work products and fieldwork.
• Prepare, oversee, and coordinate implementation of Health and Safety Plans.
• Coordinate and lead project and contract meetings.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, interested communities, including local Native American groups, Rincon peers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution including planners, biologists, and paleontologists.
• Develop contract proposals, including costs and contract negotiations.
• Participate in business planning and development.
• Participate in Rincon’s mentorship program including providing mentorship of junior staff and engaging in peer‑to‑peer mentorship and engagement with senior mentors.
• Oversee subconsultants, including preparation of subconsultant work orders.
• Other duties as required by Cultural Resources Principals and others.

• Experience managing contracts, projects and teams that execute the work in support of cultural resources tasks for major utilities within the last 5 years.
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive and successful Cultural Resources environmental consulting experience in the above‑mentioned technical and project management areas.
• B.A., M.A., or Ph.D. degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or related field.
• A thorough understanding of CEQA and NEPA as they relate to cultural resources and related fields,…