Assistant Project Manager - Cultural Resources
About The Opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Cultural Resources to support our growing practice based in Bismarck, ND. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers to coordinate projects and ensure high-quality cultural resource management services. This is a regular, full-time hourly position, offering the flexibility of a hybrid work environment reporting into the Bismarck, ND office.
Purpose
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the preservation of natural and cultural resources for future generations while facilitating projects that benefit people today. We invite you to be a part of our success story.
Qualifications For Success
Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
Able to be listed on state and federal permits.
Three to Five (3-5) years of archaeology fieldwork experience, with academic or research-oriented supervisory experience considered.
Able to complete small projects as well as portions of medium to large projects with assistance/oversight.
Thorough knowledge of NEPA and Section 106 regulations.
Mets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards as an Archaeologist.
Experience with content editing of reports and project scheduling/budgeting.
Demonstrated commitment to scientific integrity and SWCA's Mission, Vision, and Values.
Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.
Manage cultural resources projects as well as cultural resources staff on multidisciplinary teams on a variety of project types across business lines and region.
Manage staffing, fieldwork, research, report writing, and Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) review.
Cultivate strong relationships with agency contacts, clients, and stakeholders.
Organize and create best practices and processes.
Problem-solving and process improvement to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
Collaborate with SWCA’s managers, directors, and principal investigators on technical and business development efforts throughout the company.
Preferred Skills And Knowledge
Some experience in client management and/or leading proposal efforts.
Collaborative experience working on interdisciplinary teams of scientists and planners.
CPR and First Aid certification (training provided if not currently certified).
Adaptability to changing project needs, agency requests, and evolving priorities.
Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and agency representatives.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven technical writing skills, including primary report authorship, with a strong track record of completing technical reports and projects on time.