Job Summary  

The Project Field Director oversees and manages cultural resource projects from inception to completion. The Project Field Director is responsible for ensuring project success, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction while leading a team of cultural resource professionals.  

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes  

Job Classification: Permanent; Full-Time  

Duty Station:  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  

Travel: Yes, up to 60% of the time for site visits  

Compensation:  

This pay band reflects Chloeta’s good faith estimate of the range it expects to offer; Chloeta reserves the right to alter this range if business circumstances change.   

• $100,000-$140,000 per year   

• FLSA Exempt  

Duties/Responsibilities   

• Leads and manages cultural resource projects, including archaeological surveys, site evaluations, monitoring, mitigation, and data recovery efforts, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.  

• Develops project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and oversees project implementation to ensure timely completion within budgetary constraints.  

• Coordinates with clients, regulatory agencies, tribal representatives, landowners, and other stakeholders to establish project objectives, address concerns, and facilitate project approval.  

• Conducts project risk assessments and develops strategies to mitigate risks and challenges associated with cultural resource projects. 

• Provides technical guidance and oversight to project teams, including archaeologists, field technicians, and subcontractors, to ensure the accuracy and quality of fieldwork, data collection, and reporting. 

• Prepares technical reports, cultural resource assessments, environmental impact statements, and other documentation for regulatory review and compliance. 

• Manages project finances, including tracking expenses, invoicing, and forecasting, to ensure financial accountability and profitability. 

• Stays current on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in cultural resource management and archaeological practice. 

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.   

Required Skills/Abilities   

• Ability to develop comprehensive project plans, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, and effectively execute them to achieve project objectives.  

• Experience in managing project finances, including budgeting, tracking expenses, invoicing, and forecasting, to ensure financial accountability and profitability.  

• Capacity to implement quality assurance measures and oversee quality control processes to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of fieldwork, data collection, and reporting.  

• Comprehensive knowledge of CRM principles, practices, and regulations, including federal laws such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and associated guidelines for cultural resource management and mitigation.  

• Proficiency in archaeological field methods, including survey techniques, excavation procedures, artifact analysis, and site documentation, to ensure the accuracy and integrity of fieldwork and reporting.  

• Understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing cultural resources, such as Section 106 compliance, and experience in navigating regulatory processes and obtaining project approvals.  

• Experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary project teams, providing guidance, direction, and mentorship to team members, and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.  

• Ability to negotiate project terms, resolve conflicts, and address concerns with clients, stakeholders, and team members in a constructive and diplomatic manner.  

• Capacity to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently, considering project objectives, regulatory requirements, stakeholder interests, and available resources.  

Education and Experience   

• Required: Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field to cultural resources.  

• Required: At least three (3) years of experience in project management on cultural resource projects.  

• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP)  

Physical Requirements   

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.  

Benefits   

Eligible employees receive the following benefits:   

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance  

• Health Savings Account (HSA)  

• MDLIVE 

• Benefit Hub

• Paid Annual Leave/PTO 

• Paid Sick Leave  

• Paid Holidays  

• 401(k)  

• Basic Life Insurance 

• Voluntary Life Insurance  

• Accident Insurance  

• Short Term Disability 

• Long Term Disability 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   

Pre-employment Requirements   

Due to the nature of Chloeta’s services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings:  government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check.  In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee’s written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work.  Additionally, employees are required to complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.