Senior Cultural Resources Specialist - Principal Investigator (Minneapolis)
- Saint Paul, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Serving as a client coordinator for target clients – taking primary responsibility for ultimate delivery of services and client satisfaction.
- Identifying project opportunities, sales strategies, and facilitating strategic go/no-go decisions in cooperation with office leadership and Environmental Services practice leadership.
- Expanding market reach by identifying new clients and project opportunities.
- Providing leadership for field efforts, technical reporting, and the preparation of high-quality deliverables.
- Providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development support to junior staff.
- Adhering to Burns & McDonnell's Quality Control and Safety programs.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- A Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited program required.
- Master’s Degree or PhD in anthropology/archeology or related field is required to function as a Principal Investigator on projects.
- Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards in archaeology and any applicable state qualifications.
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (preferred).
- Minimum 8 years of related experience conducting construction monitoring activities; field investigations, surveys and project studies; archaeological excavation, artifact identification and associated field work. A related master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience.
- Experience in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and other midwestern states.
- Ability to obtain permits from U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other entities.
- Prior consulting experience (preferred).
- Experience in performing cultural resources investigations directly for Federal agencies preferred.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to historic preservation, (e.g., Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act).
- Knowledge of anthropology and archaeology methods and practices.
- Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in remote areas, including walking, hiking, carrying loads up to 50 pounds, and excavation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically for preparation of technical reports and proposal writing, are required.
- Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Ability to operate various types of GPS equipment.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access, SharePoint).
- Ability to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and research approaches.
- Willingness to travel.
- Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.