Forecast Planning Manager jobs in Orange, CA

Description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing California-based environmental consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager in one of our southern California offices (San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County). HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, biological, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. Our cultural resources staff completes all types of cultural resources studies for a wide range of local, state, and federal projects. A hybrid work environment is available for well-qualified candidates.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth and employee development and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the 2023 Best Firms to Work for by ZweigGroup

HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package, that includes:

• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employees and dependents
• Life/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

The Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager will be responsible for cultural resources studies for a wide range of project types throughout the southern California region. The position will be supported by and work closely with the Southern California Cultural Resources Group Managers. Supporting business development is an important aspect of the position and includes preparing proposals, participating in client and agency meetings, and attending client outreach activities to generate business leads. Technical duties include project management; coordination with other cultural resources and environmental planning staff, subconsultants, and Tribal representatives; coordination and logistical support of field staff and fieldwork; and preparation of technical documents. Oversight of field survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and construction monitoring will be required. The Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager may be required to hire and mentor new staff members and to develop training for existing or newly hired staff. The position may also be charged with managing staff members with varying levels of training and experience.

The ideal candidate will be an individual with archaeological consulting and business development experience, including experience in the preparation of cultural resources proposals and technical reports. Candidates must have a positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment as well as possess excellent written, verbal communication, and analytical skills. Experience with a variety of utility, infrastructure, and development project types, document types, and private sector/public agency clients is desirable. The ideal candidate must have a demonstrated ability to manage project deliverable timelines and budgets effectively. Knowledge of the southern California cultural environmental and regulatory setting is required.

Salary will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $100,000 to $140,000.

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.

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Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's Degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field with a concentration in archaeology
• Registered Professional Archaeologist
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in cultural resources management (CRM) that includes oversight of archaeological investigations, including archival research, field investigations (reconnaissance studies, intensive survey, testing/evaluation, and data recovery), artifact analysis, significance and National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations, and mitigation monitoring programs.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working for an environmental consulting firm, with experience preparing proposals including a scope of work and/or budget and managing cultural resources studies and preparing technical reports.
• A successful track record in business development in California, with proven sales generation and client relationships
• Knowledge of the federal (NEPA/NHPA/NAGPRA) and California laws and regulations (CEQA, Health and Safety, AB 52) pertaining to historic and archaeological resource management and an understanding of regulatory agency programs, procedures, and policies related to CRM
• Experience with Southern California coastal and inland prehistoric and historic archaeology within San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties
• Demonstrated experience with Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological surveys, analysis, and documentation requirements
• Experience coordinating with local Tribal representatives, resulting in positive Tribal relationships
• Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills
• Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record

Additional skills/accomplishments considered a plus:

• Knowledge of southern California local agency and municipality guidelines for CEQA cultural resource compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completion of cultural resource studies
• Existing client relationships
• Archaeological experience in San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern, Kings, or Santa Barbara counties