Cultural Resources Principal Investigator – Senior Level (Hybrid)

About the role

Barr is seeking a full-time senior-level cultural resources principal investigator to join and cultivate our growing cultural resource management practice in the Southwestern United States.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing scopes of work and budgets for all phases of archaeological investigations.
• Overseeing cultural resources projects from inception to completion, including budget and task management.
• Performing due diligence reviews for cultural resources management projects.
• Drafting and reviewing sections of local, state, federal, and tribal environmental review documents and technical reports.
• Aiding in permit applications and permit maintenance (e.g., end-of-year reporting).
• Coordinating and/or conducting field studies, supporting field crews, and leveraging and overseeing subconsultants when needed.
• Supporting the growth and development of team members.
• Building and sustaining strong relationships with clients, regulatory personnel, and internal teams.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, architectural history, history, or a related field.
• 12 or more years of experience in cultural resources management (CRM).
• A minimum of 5 years serving as a project coordinator on CRM projects in the Four Corners Region (New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Arizona).
• Experience as a principal investigator performing and directing others in literature reviews, field surveys, National Register evaluations, data recovery investigations, construction monitoring, scheduling, budgeting, and report preparation.
• Working knowledge of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).
• Superior writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Certification: Registered Professional Archaeologist status.
• Ability to obtain required permits to perform archaeological and/or architectural surveys on federal, state, tribal, local, and public land in the Four Corners.

Qualifications

• Experience using MS Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and cultural resource databases in the Four Corners.
• Driver’s license: Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Skills

• Software: experience using ArcGIS Pro.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders.
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities.
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave.
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.

Pay

Anticipated range of $100,000–$120,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Schedule

Hybrid: a hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of Barr's Albuquerque, New Mexico; Farmington, New Mexico; or Durango, Colorado, offices.

Travel requirement: Willingness to travel and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project and team needs (including up to 20% travel; needs will vary seasonally and over time).

Work environment: applicants must be able to work in an office environment and perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants must also be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction and industrial sites, and to enter and work in locations that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, high temperature and pressure process equipment, and other conditions typical of large industrial facilities. Job assignments may involve work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring the cleanup of hazardous materials. Some work locations may also feature rough terrain, steep slopes, and dense vegetation. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required; safety training will be provided.