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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM is seeking experienced Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager's to join our California Cultural Resources team. These are full-time, hybrid roles with (1) opening in our Sacramento office and (1) opening in our Oakland office.\nThe Senior Archaeologist is a core member of the Cultural Resources Program in Northern California comprised of archaeologists and architectural historians, with responsibility for successfully executing projects and leading all aspects of project implementation, as well as business development for cultural resources work in Northern California.\nThe responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:\nManaging projects or tasks with small- to large-scale field efforts (survey, testing, data recovery, and monitoring) and intensive schedules.\nManaging and executing archival research, technical report writing, state and federal archaeological permitting, data collection and compilation, and/or GIS mapping.\nOperating as primary author or senior reviewer, as appropriate.\nSupervising personnel in the field, office, and laboratory, as needed.\nWorking knowledge of and experience in the practical implementation of state and federal environmental regulatory framework, including the California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, among others.\nHandling multiple tasks and communicating priorities with multiple team members (field personnel, project managers, etc.).\nOperating as primary point of contact for a wide variety of clients including private, local government, state and federal agencies on projects, as needed.\nPerforming client management duties such as recurring status meetings, milestone check-ins, and day-to-day interfacing.\nWorking independently and as part of a team.\nFlexibility and willingness to support multiple projects, including occasional travel.\nServe as a Principal Investigator. \nContributing to technical approaches and cost estimates for competitive proposals.\nPerforming project and/or task management duties such as forecasting, tracking, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, and scheduling; this includes successful completion of AECOM’s project manager certification program.\nBuilding and maintaining relationships with clients and prospective clients and developing increased business for cultural resources services in Northern California, specifically within the Sacramento and Bay Area metro regions.\nAbout AECOM’s Environment Business Line\nJoin AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.\nAECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.\n Minimum Requirements:\nBA/BS degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field.\n6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in historical and/or precontact archaeology and cultural resources management.\nMust be willing to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout California.\nA valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.\nDue to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field.\n8 years of experience in historical and/or precontact archaeology and cultural resources management.\n3 years of experience in a supervisory capacity in the field or in the office.\nExperience with career development of junior and mid-level cultural resources staff and working closely with senior-level archaeologists and architectural historians.\nMeets the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology.\nRelevant field experience in the Western US.\nExtensive experience preparing sections of CEQA documents including EIRs and ISMNDs for cultural resources and tribal cultural resources.\nExperience with implementing Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act.\nAdvanced knowledge in one or more specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic or faunal analysis; osteology; historical archaeology).\nDemonstration of excellent technical writing skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.\nExperience leading tribal consultation and familiarity with tribal representatives in Northern California.\nExperience supervising large crews and/or multiple crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.\nExperience working with interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners.\nKnowledge managing GIS/GPS data.\nProven ability to lead proposals and win work.\nKnowledge of regional and local cultural resources regulations.\n Relocation is not available for this position.\nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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