Principal Investigator/Project Manager (Cultural Resources)

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a dynamic and experienced Principal Investigator /Project Manager to join our growing Cultural Resources team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in archaeology and/or historic architecture, demonstrate exceptional leadership and communication skills, and be fully capable of managing multiple cultural resources projects from proposal through completion.

Join our Environmental team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether you're interested in working on local, state, federal or private projects, Colliers Engineering & Design is a workplace that will accelerate YOUR success!

• Serve as Principal Investigator on a variety of archaeological and historic preservation projects across the United States, with a focus on Section 106 and Section 110 compliance.
• Lead and manage all aspects of project execution including planning, budgeting, scheduling, fieldwork oversight, client correspondence, and reporting.
• Coordinate with State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Tribal representatives, and federal, state, and local clients to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review technical reports, historic contexts, and National Register evaluations with an emphasis on high-quality writing and defensible recommendations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, conduct QA/QC review of all deliverables, and ensure consistency with company and regulatory standards.
• Oversee field investigations when needed, including Phase I-III archaeological surveys and historic structure evaluations.
• Ability to complete archaeological fieldwork as needed.
• Track project milestones, ensure adherence to budget and schedule, and proactively communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other CED service lines (e.g., environmental, geospatial, engineering) on multi-disciplinary projects.

Required Qualifications:

• M.A. or M.S. in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation, Architectural History, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology and/or Architectural History.
• Demonstrated experience corresponding with SHPOs, clients, and federal agencies.
• Ability to direct archaeological fieldwork and historic structure evaluations, and to step into the field when needed.
• Excellent writing, editing, and critical thinking skills with a portfolio of high-quality technical reports.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure timely, compliant deliverables.
• Familiarity with federal preservation laws and regulations including Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, and state-level requirements.
• Experience with SHPO consultation processes in multiple states.
• Travel approximately 50% or more.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in one or more of the following regions: Midwest, Gulf Coast, or New Jersey.
• Strong background in historic architecture or combined prehistoric/historic expertise.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS, CRIS, or other state cultural resource databases.
• RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) status or eligible preferred.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!