Archaeology Project/Program Manager

Archaeology Project/Program Manager

San Diego, Orange County, or Southern California

ICF is seeking a senior archaeologist to help plan, monitor, and manage cultural resources projects and programs in Southern California and the western Unites States. As an Archaeology Project/Program Manager at ICF you will help deliver and continue to grow our Cultural Resources Management (CRM) services for existing clients The Archaeology Project/Program Manager will also partner with other environmental program managers to expand ICF's business, and with other CRM leaders across geographies to expand the CRM practice.

This position is intended to be based in the San Diego, CA office, however it can be fully or partially remote, and applicants living throughout southern CA are encouraged to apply. The Archaeology Project/Program Manager should be comfortable working across the primary disciplines that comprise cultural resources management (archaeology, built environment, tribal resources, landscapes) and comfortably navigate between project management (scoping, staffing, progress reporting) and delivery of technical services (quality control, schedule, cost). You will combine your archaeology technical skills with strong regulatory compliance expertise to develop project-level analysis and programmatic solutions for CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 reviews. You will also be expected to contribute to marketing and proposal efforts for cultural resources opportunities or as part of a larger team on multi-disciplinary opportunities.

Our Environment and Planning division provides a range of consulting services in environmental analysis and compliance (e.g., NEPA) for clients in the transportation, water, energy, and natural resources sectors. Our clients include federal, state and local agencies, and private energy and utility companies. At ICF we combine passion for our work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a project or task manager on large or complex cultural resources and environmental planning projects.

Provide analysis for environmental regulatory reviews under CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 and compose defensible arguments and supporting documentation.

Interface directly with key clients and help build and maintain great relationships.

Contribute to identifying new project leads, developing pursuit strategies, and writing proposals.

Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and quality assurance for deliverables.

Mentor less experienced staff as they grow their business development and client relations capabilities.

Required Skills/Experience

Masters degree in anthropology or related field.

15+ years of CRM and/or environmental planning experience within the energy, water, transportation, and/or Federal Agency markets.

Experience obtaining concurrence for CEQA and NHPA Section 106 findings, reviewing technical studies such as those addressing archaeology, architectural history, historic landscapes, consistency with Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, effects analysis, and mitigation strategies.

Must have the qualifications and experience to be BLM-permitted as a Principal Investigator in California and Nevada.

Preferred Skills/Experience

Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and thrives in a team-oriented setting.

Advanced knowledge and understanding of environmental planning, cultural resources management and regulatory compliance with CEQA, NEPA, NHPA, and other state and federal environmental regulations.

Familiarity with Southern California cultural resources and associated regulatory environment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience interfacing with external clients, members of the general public, and government officials.

Strong analytical skills, including attention to detail, as well as technical writing and communication skills.

Strong project management skills, including ability to take and give direction, stay organized, and manage time effectively.

Commitment to overseeing preparation of high-quality work within established budgets and schedules.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$108,006.00 - $183,610.00

San Diego, CA (CA74)