Cultural Resources Project Manager

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Cultural Resource Project Manager to join our team in Iowa. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add a Cultural Resource Project Manager who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! This position could be located out of either our Des Moines, Ames or Algona office locations (whichever is an easier commute for the selected candidate).

What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for conducting & leading field staff on archaeological surveys, excavation and reporting including:
  • Site recording and evaluations
  • Archaeological testing and data recovery
  • Provides project management to Professional Engineers and Project Managers for services related to cultural resource surveys
  • Remains organized and communicates project needs to staff
• Responsible for cultural resources construction monitoring which includes:
  • Coordinating with construction and subcontractor staff
  • Soils and features recording
  • Faunal and osteological identification
  • Report writing and production
• Preparing scopes of work and budgets for cultural resources related projects and review project billing
• Analyzes and documents prehistoric and historic sites
• Coordinates, communicates, and maintains a strong working relationship with Office of the State Archaeologists (OSA), State Preservation Office (SHPO), Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, and other agencies
• Leads negotiations with federal and state agencies regarding cultural or environmental impact and mitigation
• Supervises and coach direct reports

What We Are Looking For:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology from an accredited college or university or a closely related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience as a principal
• Knowledgeable of Midwest (Iowa preferred) prehistory, diagnostic artifacts, and Experience in MN/ND/SD or southeast a plus but not required
• Understands & follows Federal Regulations, Laws and Executive Orders pertaining to environmental
• Ability to read and interpret USGS topographic maps and aerial
• Effective interpersonal written & verbal communication
• Effective time management, organizational and problem-solving
• Strong attention to detail
• General knowledge and skills in GIS and its planning uses.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Education

• Bachelor of Science or better in Anthropology and Archaeology or related field