Archaeological Principal Investigator - Project Manager

As a Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Pittsburgh, PA Office, you will manage project teams to navigate today’s complex environmental regulatory landscape, helping our public sector, commercial, institutional, and energy clients with Cultural Resource compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. You will manage all phases of both historic and prehistoric archaeological investigations; project work that will include development of archaeological work plans, fieldwork, artifact analysis and curation, report preparation, and development and implementation of mitigation plans, as well as contribute to the growth of CEC’s Cultural Resources Practice. Working with clients, contractors, and local government officials, you will impact the whole project - from conceptual and design phases, through the regulatory review process and construction. 

CEC's corporate Cultural Resources Practice currently has staff in Indianapolis, Pittsburgh, and Oklahoma City, and with continued success, is seeking talent to continue growth and help manage clients, projects, and staff as needed in support of our client endeavors nationwide. CEC's Cultural Resources Practice works cooperatively across all CEC offices to bring the necessary historic preservation compliance expertise to our clients' specific project needs. 

• Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, history, architectural history or closely related field (e.g., must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines under 36CFR61);
• Supervisory field and analytic experience in general North American archaeology;
• Archeological research, administration, and management experience;
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion;
• Ability to speak and write professionally;
• Familiarity with GPS devices, geomorphological techniques, data collector/total station, and GIS;
• Ability to work independently and travel to field projects and/or CEC offices, as needed;
• Experience in the preparation of proposals, work plans, and change orders; and
• Experience consulting with federally recognized tribal organizations (preferred).

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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