Cultural Resources Program Manager, SummitWest Environmental, CA/Hybrid, $90K-$125K + Full Benefits, Full-Time, Leadership Role
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Cultural Resources Program Manager – Full-Time Leadership Position with SummitWest Environmental
Location: Hybrid/Remote, with projects throughout California
Status: Full-Time / Exempt
Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 DOE + full benefits package
Start Date: Immediate opening available
About SummitWest:
SummitWest is a people-first environmental consulting firm with 100+ employees working on diverse natural resource projects across the western U.S. Our specialties include construction monitoring, GIS mapping, permitting, and cultural resources management.
Why Work with Us?
- Flexible hybrid work model
- Mentorship, training & leadership development
- Career growth & promotion opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Proposal and project management training
- Supervisor open-door policy
- Paid training & employee incentives
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We foster a culture of belonging, close pay gaps through transparent wage evaluation, and proudly support women in STEM.
About the Role:
We’re seeking a dynamic Cultural Resources Program Manager to lead SummitWest’s Cultural Resources Program. This senior role will drive program growth, oversee projects, and ensure regulatory compliance, while mentoring staff and building strong client partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to grow the Cultural Resources Program
- Oversee CR project execution, budgets, and timelines
- Lead fieldwork including surveys, excavations, and construction monitoring
- Develop mitigation measures and consult with agencies, tribes, and stakeholders
- Manage technical report writing (CEQA/NEPA environmental sections, monitoring reports, etc.)
- Interface with clients, tribes, regulatory agencies, and contractors
- Ensure project compliance with CEQA, NEPA, NHPA Section 106, and other regulations
- Collaborate with recruitment on staffing needs and program capacity
- Lead QA/QC of data and technical deliverables
- Mentor staff and foster interdisciplinary collaboration
- Partner with leadership on proposals and client development
Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field
- Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards
- Minimum 10 years CRM experience with 5+ years in program management
- Extensive experience managing complex projects and teams
- Proficient in CEQA, NEPA, Section 106, and related environmental regulations
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) preferred
- Experience with tribal consultation preferred
- Based in California, valid driver’s license required
- Ability to travel to project sites and corporate office as needed
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Educational & cell phone stipends
- Paid training opportunities
- Employee incentives & referral program
- Hybrid/remote & office work flexibility
- Career advancement pathways
To Apply:
Send your resume, cover letter, three references, and any compensation expectations to:
? recruitment [at]
(If email is not fully visible, visit SummitWestEnv.com to contact us)
Note: Incomplete applications (missing cover letter or references) will not be reviewed
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