Cultural Resources Program Manager ¨C 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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