About the opportunity SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking anAssistantProject Manager - Cultural Resourcesto support our growing practice based in Bismarck, ND, or Minneapolis, MN. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers to coordinate projects and ensure high-quality cultural resource management services. This is a regular, full-timehourlyposition, offering the flexibility of a hybrid work environment in one of the two offices listed above. Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges whilemaintaininga dedication to employee-ownership. Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture. Purpose: Ourcompanypurpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects thatbenefitpeople today. You are invited to be a part of our success story. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applicationsimmediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we haveidentifiedsuitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish Oversight of field research, data collection, analysis, and report production. Training andmentoring ofstaff in research protocols, technical reporting, and site recording. Problem-solving and process improvement to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Collaboration with local and regional teams to ensure successful project outcomes. Cultivation of strong relationships with agency contacts, clients, and stakeholders. Additionalproject management duties, including budgeting, proposal preparation, and client management. Demonstrated commitment to scientific integrity and SWCA's Mission, Vision, and Values. Drives complianceofsafety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety. Manage cultural resources projects as well as cultural resources staff on multidisciplinary teams on a variety of project @types across business lines andregion. Manage staffing, fieldwork, research, report writing, and Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) review. Cultivation of strong relationships with agency contacts, clients, and stakeholders. Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and tribes. Organize and create best practices and processes. Problem-solving and process improvement to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with SWCA's managers, directors, and principal investigators on technical and business development efforts throughout the company. Experience and qualifications for success Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field. Able to be listed on state and federal permits. Three to Five (3-5) years of archaeology fieldwork experience, with academic or research-oriented supervisory experience considered. Able to complete small projects as well as portions medium to large projects with assistance/oversight. Thorough knowledge Understandingof NEPA and Section 106 regulations. Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards as an Archaeologist. Experience with content editing of reportsand project scheduling/budgeting. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project teams. Willingness to travel approximately 30% of the time. Valid driver's license and ability to meet SWCA's driver requirements. Preferred Skills and Knowledge: Some experience in client management and/or leading proposal efforts. Collaborative experience working on interdisciplinary teams of scientists and planners. CPR and First Aid certification (training provided if not currently certified). Adaptability to changing project needs, agency requests, and evolving priorities. Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and agency representatives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven technical writing skills, including primary report authorship, with a strong track record of completing technical reports and projects on time. Why Work at SWCA: SWCA Environmental Consultantsis a growing employee-owned firm, providing afull-spectrumof environmental services.Our Vision (the North Star)isto makeSWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges whilemaintaininga dedication to employee-ownership.We live our core values: we collaborate as#OneSWCA;weare#AlwaysLearning, we#NeverSettle,and we#GiveBack. We are100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record'sTop 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, includingan100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement). At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible toparticipatein SWCA medical, dental, vision, employeeassistance, wellness,lifeand disability plans, and are eligible toparticipatein the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. If you needassistanceaccessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or requireaccommodationsat any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us ataccommodations@swca.comor call 1-480-581-5378.We'recommitted to providingan inclusiveandsupportive experience for all candidates.This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this ND/MN-basedposition can expect an hourly wage of $30.32/hour - $38.59/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factorspermittedby law.... For full info follow application link. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
