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Sr. Cultural Resources Project Manager

HDR, Inc.
United States, Texas, Austin
Nov 18, 2024

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.


In the role of Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

  • Serve as Principal Investigator and/or Project Archaeologist for cultural resources investigations ensuring compliance with Antiquities Code of Texas, National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations
  • Manage Cultural Resources Projects from inception to completion, including:

    • Writing project proposals and developing project cost estimates
    • Maintaining project records and information using HDR's project management software and toolbox
    • Working with multi-disciplinary teams in our power, water, industrial, transportation, and oil and gas sectors in the South Central region and nationally to help plan, staff, and execute major CRM efforts


  • Work under the direction of the South Central Cultural Resources Business Class Leader and Archaeology Program Lead as part of a regional team of archaeologists and collaborate with existing CRM team leaders responsible for managing archaeological surveys and site documentation, including feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); site descriptions; photographs; and mapping
  • Serve as primary author on cultural resource technical reports
  • Must possess the technical knowledge to supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings
  • Must be able to manage the production of professional quality reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance
  • Peer review draft reports and desktop background reviews produced by Project Archaeologists and other Principal Investigators before final content review
  • * Perform other duties as needed


Physical Requirements



  • Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
  • Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone and email.
  • Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
  • Work hours other than 8 to 5 which may include weekends and/or night shifts
  • Must have a valid Texas Driver's License.
  • Be able to operate a vehicle day or night.
  • Approximately 25% travel required.


Preferred Qualifications



  • Technical specialization in one or more of the following: geoarchaeology, remote sensing, lithic analysis, historic materials analysis, and/or cemetery investigations
  • Experience managing archeological teams comprised of project archaeologists and field crew chiefs
  • Network of regional / national technical experts required for Phase II testing, Phase III mitigation and analyses
  • * National Historic Preservation Act - Section 106 coordination management

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • 7 years related experience
  • A minimum of 2 years project management experience
  • Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Texas-Austin
Industry : Environment/Sciences
Schedule : Full-time
Employee Status : Regular
BusinessClass : Cultural Resources
Job Posting : Jun 12, 2024
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