Cultural Resources Assistant Project Manager

Sacramento, CA

Full Time

Cultural Resources

Entry Level

About Us

We are a California-based environmental consulting firm with 500+ professionals and over 30 years of experience serving clients across the transportation, energy, water, infrastructure, private development, and government sectors. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work, as reflected in the experiences our employees share on Glassdoor and the trust, connection, and sense of purpose felt across our company.

Our mission is to deliver practical, science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities, infrastructure, and natural systems. At Rincon, people come first. We value collaboration, fairness, and transparency, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can grow, contribute meaningfully, and do their best work.

About The Role

Rincon Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Assistant Project Manager possessing cultural resources management experience and specialized in California Archaeology to join our team of professionals working on a variety of projects including Utilities,  Renewable Energy, Community Development, and other market sector projects. The role entails assisting project managers with large complex projects and assignments, while leading on small assignments. Duties include successfully executing tasks and completing project deliverables and work products, leading and participating in fieldwork, people management, and client coordination.

Qualities of the ideal candidate(s) include: the ability to both collaborate as part of a team and work independently, attention to detail, excellent time management capabilities, strong communication skills, and an ability to apply feedback and expand one’s skill set.

How We Collaborate

This role may offer a hybrid work setup, blending time in the office with remote work as business needs evolve. We enjoy coming together in person to collaborate, connect with teammates, and partner with clients, and may prioritize candidates who live within 50 miles of a Rincon office. Eligible office locations for this role include: Sacramento, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, or Ventura, though other office locations may also be considered.

This is a minimum 40 hour per week position and some 40+ weeks may be necessary based on project needs.  

What You’ll Do

Facilitate successful project completion of multiple projects with varied regulatory requirements including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and National Environmental Policy Act
Assist with the management of projects, client expectations, schedules, and budgets 
Prepare high-quality reports, contribute to environmental document sections, correspondences, and other written work products
Lead field projects including surveys, testing, and data recovery projects, and, in coordination with project managers and Directors/Principals, provide technical oversight of methods and data collection
Oversee and complete work products and fieldwork in a timely and efficient manner and ensuring quality of work products  
Coordinate and lead project meetings 
Coordinate with project managers and Directors/Principals in client, agency, stakeholder community including local Native American groups, Rincon peer, subcontractor, and vendor interactions
Work in multidisciplinary teams for successful project execution including planners, biologists, paleontologists, and others 
Contribute to project proposals, including development of costs and schedules 
Participate in Rincon’s mentorship program including engaging in peer-to-peer mentorship and engagement with senior mentors 
Other duties as required by cultural resources Principals/Directors and others

What You'll Bring

Meet or exceed the qualifications detailed in 36 CFR part 61 for Archaeology 
Minimum of 2+ years of progressive and successful environmental consulting experience in the above-mentioned technical and project management areas 
Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) certification preferred
Expertise in historic and prehistoric archaeology 
A fundamental understanding of CEQA and NEPA as they relate to cultural resources and related fields, and Section 106 of the NHPA 
Strong technical writing, field methods, and problem-solving skills 
Strong work ethic, demonstrated leadership ability, effective communication skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and staff 
Prior experience working in California on Renewables and desert region projects preferred

Desired

Osteology and/or faunal analysis experience
Geoarchaeological assessment experience
Experience/working relationships with local Native American groups  .
Experience with large-scale utility programs
Experience coordinating/interacting with  environmental planners and other non-cultural resources experts
Fundamental knowledge of historic built environment resources

Investing In You

The base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000–$100,000, plus a generous benefits program. Salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs, according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package designed to support employee well-being, growth, and financial security. Our benefits are designed to offer flexibility and choice, including health coverage options, employer-sponsored insurance, retirement benefits, generous time off, and programs that support learning, growth, and community engagement.

Explore more about our culture, benefits, and life at Rincon on our Culture and Benefits page.

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