GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Cultural Resources Director to direct the Company's cultural resources group. The director will be responsible for providing strategic leadership to internal staff and GAI's clientele related to cultural resource management services and will provide mentorship, guidance, and related expertise specific to maintaining quality client services and growing GAI's cultural resource business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs GAI personnel and subconsultants who are responsible for performing cultural resources investigations, records reviews, archival research, ethnographic research, field surveys, testing, report writing, agency and Tribal consultations and archaeological data recoveries and other activities in support of compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related regulations.
• Provides internal GAI staff, subconsultants and GAI's clients with timely and proactive guidance to navigate complex cultural resource regulatory situations and related Federal Actions.
• Actively identifies and communicates potential Project constraints during Project planning phases.
• Will often serve as a primary interface between GAI and regulatory agencies (e.g., State Historic Preservation Offices, Federal/State Land Managers, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, etc.), as well as Tribal interests.
• Responsible for the successful integration of GAI's cultural resource staff and subconsultants into both internal and external project teams.
• Works directly with Project Managers and other project team members to develop proposals maintain controls on budgets, scopes, and schedules.
• Must be willing and able to travel to varied Project locations (including extended and overnight stays) up to 30% of the time, or as Project/Client needs dictate.
  • Travel may be throughout the U.S.
  • Travel may be required throughout the year.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime to accommodate projects and clients in multiple time zones and to meet project schedules.
• Work with other GAI departments and staff to develop and implement short- and long-term marketing plans to grow the cultural resources group and support GAI overall business goals.

Job Qualifications (Experience, Essential Education and Skills Needed):

• MS in archaeology or a related field, and a minimum of 15 years of relevant and broad experience in the cultural resource management and consulting field.
• Advanced understanding of multi-discipline characteristics within the cultural resource profession (such as history, archaeology, historic architecture, ethnography, and archives).
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in federal and state cultural resource laws and regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act and the Archaeological Resources Protection Act.
• Exhibits an applied understanding of the relationship between Federal Actions and the NHPA, and similarly on how the NHPA integrates with other environmental regulations such as the National Environmental Policy Act, the Clean Water Act, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of archaeological issues and methodologies in both the Eastern and Western United States.
• Well-developed leadership skills with direct supervisory experience.
• Uses effective oral and written communication skills with staff, peers, clients, and managers.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work for oneself, GAI staff and subconsultants.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• A current Driver's License is required.

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

• Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement