Oregon Cultural Resources Leader

About the Company

Parametrix is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, vibrant and livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. We are a team of professional construction managers, engineers, management consultants, planners, scientists, and surveyors dedicated to delivering outstanding client service. We build lasting partnerships and collaborate with our clients to envision possibilities and create tomorrow, together. Recognized as a top workplace, we’re committed to a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and the well-being of our people.

About the Role

We are looking for a Cultural Resources Leader to join our team in Oregon. You will join Parametrix in support of building and enhancing the cultural resources presence in Oregon. This role will report to our Environmental Division Manager and partner with our existing Cultural Resources teams in Idaho, Washington, California and New Mexico. This would be a client-facing role and would be a mix of business development, project management, and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and growth of a cultural resources practice, shaping services, strategy, and market presence.
• Serve as a technical and regulatory leader for cultural resources compliance, including federal, state, and local requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding cultural resources strategy, risk management, and permitting pathways.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team, supporting recruitment, development, and technical excellence.
• Drive business development through client relationships, proposals, and collaboration with complementary service lines.
• Oversee quality, consistency, and delivery of cultural resources work across projects and regions.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, practical solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, Historic Preservation, Cultural Resources Management, or a closely related field required.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in Archaeology, History, Architectural History, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of professional cultural resources (CRM) experience, including experience leading and growing teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading cultural resources projects and managing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resources regulations (e.g., NHPA Section 106, NEPA, state equivalents).
• Experience preparing and reviewing technical deliverables such as survey reports, evaluations, and mitigation documentation.
• Proven cultural resources project experience in Oregon, including an established network of clients and working knowledge of state and local regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability insurance)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (financial profit sharing)
• Performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (both vacation & sick/wellness time accruals)
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid, remote, or in-office options)

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000 USD - $170,000 USD. Compensation is determined by factors such as education, experience, location, and role. As employee-owners, we are eligible for performance-based bonuses and our salaries are reviewed annually.