Transportation Project Manager with SEARCH - Orlando, FL or Gainesville, FL

Project Manager – Transportation Projects

Orlando, Florida or Gainesville, Florida

SEARCH, a leading nationwide and global provider of cultural resources services to government and commercial customers, is continuously seeking top talent in the cultural resource management industry.  As a full service company, SEARCH offers a multidisciplinary integration of our five divisions: Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology, Architectural History, History and Archives, and Heritage Design.

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a full time experienced Project Manager to join our terrestrial division and support Department of Transportation (DOT) projects throughout Florida as well as other general service contracts.  Candidates must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work competently on simultaneous tasks while meeting multiple deadlines.

The key responsibilities of this project management role will include: 

• Manage multi-year contracts for private engineering projects and state agencies
• Provide quality control for the technical aspects of research, fieldwork, and report production
• Develop and foster client relations
• Preparation of deliverables for clients and review agents
• Schedule adherence and budget management
• Proposal development and contract management
• Oversee fieldwork and report production meeting the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, Section 4(f) of the US Department of Transportation Act, and Chapter 267, Florida Statutes

Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, candidates should possess:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Historic Preservation or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cultural resource management with work and/or educational experience in Florida
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, highlighting all specialization in transportation projects
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-year contracts for transportation agencies and/or engineering firms
• Understanding of and experience with Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act
• Superior technical writing ability with government report review/editing experience
• Strong field and outdoors skill sets, and the ability to work in physically demanding environments
• Ability to travel, with a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with ArcGIS

The position can be based out of SEARCH’s office in either Orlando or Gainesville, Florida.  SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans.

The chosen candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check, including DMV.  Candidates must be able to obtain government security clearances and need to be eligible to be employed in the United States.

For more information on SEARCH, please visit www.searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook.

To Apply:

In Word or as a PDF, please send a cover letter, resume with minimum of two professional references, and dates of your availability.  SEARCH will contact professional references and treat all employment inquires with discretion.  To apply, click here: https://search.workable.com/jobs/298236

SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish.

SEARCH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.