Cultural Resources Project Manager

About Us  
We are an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with 550+ professionals and more than 30 years of diverse experience serving clients in transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization, we value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offering robust career opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent  Great Place to Work®  certification, which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and our team member experiences. 

About The Role  
We are seeking a Senior  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 subconsultant 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.

 

How We Collaborate  
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.

What You’ll Do  

• 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.  
• Drive Rincon and personal vehicles on various road conditions including highway, rural roads, and off-road within project sites

What You’ll Bring  

• 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, and Section 106 of the NHPA.  
• Strong technical writing and problem-solving skills.  
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership ability, effective interpersonal and group communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects, teams and staff.  
• Prior experience working in California and the Great Basin.  

Nice To Have

• PG&E experience including Salesforce and MS Office proficiency and Smartsheet awareness, required.   
• Qualifies as Bureau of Land Management Field Director and/or Principal Investigator.  
• Experience working under the direction of an environmental planner.  
• Experience/working relationships with local Native American groups.  
• Experience with historical built environment resources.  
• Experience working with solar developers and transportation projects.   

Investing In You  
The base salary range for this full-time position is $88,000–$126,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

 

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement. 

 

Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our  Culture and Benefits page . 

Additional Employment Information  
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally, those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing, including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana), in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations, which take precedence over California state and local laws. 

Rincon Consultants, Inc does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further, such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.