Principal Investigator/Project Manager/Tierra Full Time

Tierra Right of Way Services has been conducting cultural resource projects since 1993 and environmental compliance since 2000. We are committed to meeting our customer’s land service needs in the highest quality manner, delivered with the highest ethical and professional standards.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, nine paid holidays annually, PTO, 100% company-paid life insurance and disability insurance, pet insurance and much more.  In addition, all employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) plan with a generous company match after only 30 days of employment!

Position Summary:

The Principal Investigator/Project Manager serves a dual role with responsibility for the design and oversight of field research and directing the business aspects of cultural resource management projects.   The ideal candidate will work out of our Albuquerque office although remote work may be considered.

Essential Functions and General Responsibilities:

• Manages budgets, prepares proposals, reports and other technical documents.
• Administers project timelines and budgets.
• Markets to existing and new clients by developing marketing proposals, attending marketing functions and maintaining client relationships.
• Responding to requests for job proposals and price quotes.
• Interfaces with government agencies regarding project regulatory compliance.
• Prepares scopes of work and budgets.
• Coordinates with clients and staff to ensure that project goals are met.
• Plans, directs and coordinates work activities and schedules.
• Writing research designs and overseeing research aspects of excavations and large-scale survey projects.
• Ensures compliance with all required regulations including Section 106 and associated federal and state laws and regulations.
• Directs large excavation projects.
• Performs other related responsibilities as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, Section 106, Section 110, and associated federal and state laws and regulations.
• Experience working with various municipal, county, state, and federal agencies, tribes, and State and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.
• Knowledge of utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Heritage Management, or related field
• Five (5) years’ experience in cultural, heritage, and/or environmental compliance industry
• Permitted/permittable in the State assigned (General Archaeological Investigation Permit), State Bureau of Land Management, and the Forest Service
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel throughout the state.

Tierra Right of Way is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our Human Resources Department at (520) 319-2106.

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