Assistant Department Director, Cultural Resources (Pacific Northwest)

About the role

WestLand Engineering and Environmental Services, a Trinity Consultants team, is seeking an Assistant Department Director, Cultural Resources Northwest to lead and support our Project Managers while also driving new client development. This position can be based in Portland or Seattle and will involve overseeing a wide range of cultural resources projects, from small desktop reviews to large multi-site data recovery efforts. The role focuses on prehistoric cultures, local historical archaeology, archival research, cultural-landscape studies, artifact analysis, archaeomagnetic dating, and historic preservation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager and/or Principal Investigator on complex cultural resources projects for public and private clients.
• Collaborate with archaeologists, historic preservation professionals, and support staff to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members through performance management, including conducting reviews, identifying training needs, and implementing corrective action plans.
• Assist in identifying staffing needs and support new employee evaluation and hiring processes.
• Recommend, develop, and schedule staff training programs.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets in alignment with contract terms and conditions.
• Support Cultural Resources Project Managers in developing and managing their projects.
• Develop and/or review technical products to ensure accuracy and high quality.
• Set business development goals and provide recommendations on go/no-go assessments.
• Assist in growing department revenue through business development and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or a related field; a bachelor’s degree with additional experience may be considered.
• Ten or more years of experience in Cultural Resources Management.
• Five or more years of supervisory or leadership experience in the Pacific Northwest.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team of professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business relationships and generate new clients.
• Expertise in applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience managing multiple projects and clients simultaneously.
• Experience working within a consulting environment is preferred.

Pay

The wage range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000 annually.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 9 paid holidays, healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k matching for full-time employees.
• Flexible work schedules and remote/hybrid possibilities for most roles.
• Multidisciplinary environment with unique, creative, and challenging projects.
• Success-oriented environment offering two-way mentorship, financial incentives to publish work, tuition reimbursement, and a structured career path.
• Collaborative work environment with clear communication and shared ideas across teams.