SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. Since 1993, they have completed more than 4,000 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 36 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. They integrate science, technology, and creativity to harness the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people they serve.
SEARCH is seeking a full-time salaried Project Manager to support our Transportation Sector in driving the success of projects and staff. The position responsibilities include coordinating field, research, and lab tasks, as well as report preparation; working with the crew to ensure fieldwork is executed in a timely fashion and meets the applicable standards; writing high quality technical reports; ensuring quality control/assurance of technical reports; managing project staff; and coordinating the development of project Health & Safety plans.
Responsibilities:
- Successfully deliver projects to clients by providing deliverables on time, within budget, in accordance with client expectations, and in compliance with all contract requirements
- Frequently manage multiple complex, long-term projects
- Develop project proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
- Understand the project baseline scope, schedule, and budget and manage all work activities within these parameters
- Understand project contract requirements
- Manage the technical project team to ensure that project budgets and milestones are met
- Identify necessary project staffing needs and coordinate with SEARCH logistics and management to properly allocate resources
- Coordinate with the logistics team for project scheduling, travel, fleet, and equipment requirements
- Ensure projects meet SEARCH’s high standard for quality and comply with our Quality Assurance and Quality Control policy
- In conjunction with the SEARCH Health & Safety Manager, coordinate the development of a Health & Safety plan for each project and ensure that it complies with contract requirements, is updated as needed, and is understood and followed by project staff
- Maintain the highest professional standards
- Maintain strong project team and client relationships
- Communicate project developments to the project team, company leadership, and clients
- Leverage client relationships to secure additional project work for SEARCH
- Conduct other duties as assigned
