Lab Curation Manager/Report Coordinator

Take Your Cultural Resources Career to the Next Level

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Cultural Resources professionals work on exciting projects involving the identification, preservation, and management of historic, archaeological, and culturally significant sites and resources.  They help to ensure that roads, bridges, pipelines, buildings, and other development projects do not accidentally damage important historical sites, archaeological artifacts, cemeteries, or places that have cultural significance to communities and tribes.

Step into Your New Role  

Kleinfelder is seeking a Lab Curation Manager/Report Coordinator to join our Central Division – Mountain Region Cultural Resources Group.  

Successful candidates will have at least 6+ years of prior experience working in WY, CO, ND, SD, OK, NE, TX, NM, UT, ID, or MT cultural resources management, including field work. Candidates considered for this position must be willing to work with and help lead a team of professionals in a fast-paced environment while tracking multiple projects at once. Office job duties include project management, preparing proposals and contracts, peer reviewing internal cultural documents, mentoring junior and mid-level staff, coordinating with archaeological field crews, upholding Kleinfelder safety standards, reviewing field paperwork such as survey and monitoring reports, completing and reviewing site record forms, and submitting high-quality deliverables to our clients and stakeholders. Field duties may include occasional travel to conduct pedestrian surveys, identifying and recording cultural resources, and meeting with clients, agencies, and Tribes. 

Requirements and Qualifications 

• Previous experience managing cultural resources projects is required.
• Must meet or exceed the Secretary of the Interior's Guidelines in Archaeology professional qualification standards for Principal Investigator.
• The ability to independently identify prehistoric and historic-era cultural resources.  
• 6+ years of progressive experience, including participating in cultural resources field projects.
• The ability to lead proposal efforts for new work and participate in virtual or in-person client proposal interviews. 
• Ability to understand contract provisions and agency requirements to ensure deliverables comply with contract terms and conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and close attention to detail.
• The ability to lead and provide mentorship for a well-established team of qualified archaeologists.  
• Strong writing skills and clarity in notetaking while working in the field. 
• Ability to communicate efficiently and respond quickly while working in the field or office. 
• Have good phone skills and be familiar with Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook while working remotely. 
• Experience working on State and federal lands.
• Previous experience working with linear infrastructure projects is highly desirable. 
• Previous cultural laboratory management and handling of artifacts is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading studies involving Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Previous experience with cultural resources mitigation development and implementation required.  
• Previous experience coordinating with Native American Tribes and land agencies is required.  
• Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel) and Google Earth. 
• Previous experience preparing and reviewing site record forms, monitoring logs, and survey report forms. 
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Ability to delegate tasks to team members as necessary. 
• A current, valid United States driver's license is required. 
• Must have a satisfactory driving record and complete a background check.   

Education: Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or closely related field required. 

Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.  

Progress with an Employer that Values You 

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:  

Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.  

Colorado: The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.  Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $38.38 - $64.06 per hour.  We will be accepting applications through 01/14/2027.  

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.  

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)  

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES   

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.