Cultural Resources Project Manager

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch 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. We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry‑recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side‑by‑side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future. In the role of Cultural Resources Project Manager, we'll count on you to: Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium cultural resources projects or large, routine projects. Role will also directly support Senior Project Management team on large scale projects. Actively participates in project pursuits and developing project scope Develop, maintain, and update schedules and spending plans; track progress, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to check work is completed within approved schedule and cost parameters. Manage administrative aspects of cultural resources projects under the Antiquities Code of Texas, National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other applicable federal, state, and municipal regulations Serve as primary or secondary author on cultural resource technical reports Work with multi-disciplinary teams in our transportation, water, power, industrial, 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 Manager 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. Must possess the technical knowledge to supervise cultural resources specialists in 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 Facilitates/participates in project reviews in collaboration with Accounting and technical team management. The focus of this role is project management and will be primarily office‑based, however fieldwork may account for up to 10% of this role. 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. Less than 10% travel required. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field and a minimum of ten years’ experience Project Management Professional certification Experience managing cultural resource projects comprised of archaeology, architectural history, and tribal engagement 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. Primary Location United States-Texas-Dallas Other Locations United States-Texas-Fort Worth, United States-Texas-Austin, United States-Louisiana-Metairie, United States-Texas-San Antonio, United States-Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, United States-Louisiana-Baton Rouge, United States-Louisiana-Lafayette, United States-Oklahoma-Tulsa, United States-Texas-El Paso Industry Power Schedule Full‑time Employee Status Regular Business Class Cultural Resources Job Posting Jun 15, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR