Cultural Resources Project Manager

Make your mark on Northern California’s cultural landscape—leading impactful projects that connect history, communities, and responsible development. As a Cultural Resources Project Manager at HELIX Environmental Planning, you’ll play a key role in shaping how cultural resources are preserved and managed across the region.

Why HELIX?

At HELIX Environmental Planning, we are passionate about delivering high-quality environmental consulting services while fostering a collaborative, supportive culture. As a Cultural Resources Project Manager, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. The Cultural Resources Project Manager role offers flexibility with a hybrid or fully remote work environment, paired with meaningful fieldwork and site engagement across Northern California.

Day in the Life

As a Cultural Resources Project Manager, your day may begin with coordinating field survey logistics, followed by reviewing archaeological findings or preparing technical reports. You’ll collaborate with clients, agencies, and Tribal representatives, mentor team members, and guide projects from proposal through completion. The Cultural Resources Project Manager role blends leadership, technical expertise, and relationship-building—making every day dynamic and rewarding.

What You’ll Do

As a Cultural Resources Project Manager, you will:

• Lead and oversee cultural resources projects across Northern California
• Manage research, field surveys, data recovery, and artifact analysis
• Direct mitigation monitoring programs and reporting efforts
• Prepare proposals and technical documents
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, Tribal representatives, and internal teams
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Support business development and client relationship growth

Compensation

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $80,000 to $110,000.

Ready to lead?

If you’re an experienced Cultural Resources Project Manager looking to take ownership of impactful projects while working with a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you. Apply today and grow your career with HELIX Environmental Planning.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, history, or related field
• Minimum 6 years of archaeology experience (field surveys, reports, and agency coordination)
• At least 2 years in environmental consulting or agency settings
• Strong knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 compliance
• Experience with northern and central California prehistoric and historic archaeology
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Valid California driver’s license
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or ability to obtain

Preferred QualificationsIdeal Cultural Resources Project Manager candidates also have:

• Specialized analytical skills (e.g., geoarchaeology, lithics, ceramics)
• GPS and field data collection experience
• Experience coordinating with agencies and Native American groups
• Established client relationships