Cultural Resources Assistant Project Manager

About Us 

We are a California-based environmental consulting firm with 500+ professionals and over 30 years of experience serving clients across the transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work, as reflected in the experiences our employees share on Glassdoor and the trust, connection, and sense of purpose felt across our company. 

Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. At Rincon, people come first. We value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, contribute meaningfully, and do their best work. 

About The Role 

• Facilitate successful project completion of multiple projects with varied regulatory requirements including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and National Environmental Policy Act 
• Assist with the management of projects, client expectations, schedules, and budgets  
• Prepare high-quality reports, contribute to environmental document sections, correspondences, and other written work products 
• Lead field projects including surveys, testing, and data recovery projects, and, in coordination with project managers and Directors/Principals, provide technical oversight of methods and data collection 
• Oversee and complete work products and fieldwork in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring quality of work products   
• Coordinate and lead project meetings  
• Coordinate with project managers and Directors/Principals in client, agency, stakeholder community including local Native American groups, Rincon peer, subcontractor, and vendor interactions 
• Work in multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution including planners, biologists, paleontologists, and others  
• Contribute to project proposals, including development of costs and schedules  
• Participate in Rincon’s mentorship program including  engaging in peer-to-peer mentorship and engagement with senior mentors  
• Other duties as required by cultural resources Principals/Directors and others   

• Meet or exceed the qualifications detailed in 36 CFR part 61 for Archaeology  
• Minimum of 2+ years of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the above-mentioned technical and project management areas  
• Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) certification preferred 
• Expertise in historic and prehistoric archaeology  
• A fundamental understanding of CEQA and NEPA as they relate to cultural resources and related fields, and Section 106 of the NHPA  
• Strong technical writing, field methods, and problem-solving skills  
• Strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership ability, effective communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and staff  
• Prior experience working in California on Renewables and desert region projects preferred  

Desired

• ​​​Osteology and/or faunal analysis experience 
• Geoarchaeological assessment experience 
• Experience/working relationships with local Native American groups  . 
• Experience with large-scale utility programs 
• ​​Experience coordinating/interacting with  environmental planners and other non-cultural resources experts 
• Fundamental knowledge of historic built environment resources  

Investing In You 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000–$100,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement. 

Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and Benefits page. 

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