Lead and expand Langan’s Cultural Resources practice, including strategic planning, client development, and collaboration with office and practice leadership;
Serve in key roles such as Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and Technical Lead on complex cultural resource projects;
Manage a wide range of project tasks including research designs, work plans, survey strategies, reporting, data recovery, site/resource evaluations, and mitigation planning, etc;
Prepare, oversee, and review technical documents for archaeological and/or architectural history studies; background, historic and ethnographic contexts; evaluations, regulatory analysis, etc;
Oversee field operations, ensuring proper execution of archaeological and historic architecture surveys, excavations, monitoring, laboratory analysis, and documentation, etc;
Interface with clients, permitting agencies, Tribal representatives, and internal team members; clearly communicate regulatory requirements and project strategies in concise, accessible terms;
Ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, NEPA, state and local cultural resource regulations (including Washington DAHP and Oregon SHPO processes);
Support proposal development, scope/fee preparation, and broader business development efforts to expand client relationships and project opportunities;
Manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations; oversee invoicing and financial performance of assigned projects;
Supervise, mentor, and train staff archaeologists, architectural historians, paleontologists, and field crews; assist in staffing and recruitment as needed;
Collaborate across disciplines and offices to support integrated environmental and land development work;
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional cultural resource standards, best practices, and regulatory trends; participate in internal and external training programs;
Promote and uphold Langan’s commitment to health and safety in both office and field environments;
Contribute to the growth and improvement of the corporate-wide cultural resource practice in the US and internationally.

Requirements

Master’s degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field required
10-15 years of professional experience in Cultural Resources with demonstrated increase in leadership responsibility in a CRM environment
Exceptional technical expertise and demonstrated experience leading fieldwork and preparing technical studies and reports and contributing to regulatory review documents
Deep understanding of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including Section 106; with long term experience in the general PNW region and surrounding states highly desirable
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain methods, requirements, and recommendations to clients and non-technical audiences
Experience in business development and/or client management
Experience building or expanding a cultural resources team is highly desirable
Proven ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and foster a collaborative, high-quality work environment
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and judgment capabilities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment
Ability to conduct strenuous physical fieldwork when needed, including walking long distances, digging, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to access remote project sites
Availability for occasional overtime, evening work, and travel based on project needs
Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) preferred.

Benefits

full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
employee resource groups
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

archaeologycultural resource managementtechnical report preparationfieldwork leadershipdata recoverysite evaluationmitigation planningregulatory analysisproject managementbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailclient managementmentoringteam supervisionproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Master’s degree in ArchaeologyMaster’s degree in AnthropologyPh.D. in ArchaeologyPh.D. in AnthropologyRegister of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)