Cultural Resources Director

About The Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Cultural Resources Director to lead a multidisciplinary team of anthropologists, archaeologists, and architectural historians across our Pacific Northwest offices in Portland and Corvallis, Oregon;
Boise, Idaho; and Whitefish, Montana. This senior leadership role is ideal for a proven cultural resources professional who brings strong people leadership, project execution, and business development skills and is motivated to help grow and strengthen a thriving regional program. Reporting to the Pacific Northwest Vice President, the Cultural Resources Director will play a critical role in expanding SWCA’s cultural resources presence throughout the Pacific Northwest.

The successful candidate will lead and mentor a geographically distributed team, ensure consistent delivery of high-quality work, and partner closely with clients to maintain trusted relationships and deliver exceptional service.

This is a full‑time, regular salaried position with benefits, based in the Pacific Northwest. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working in the subregion and be willing to travel as needed to support staff, clients, and projects across the region. The role may be structured as a hybrid or distributed position, with a strong preference for the successful candidate to be physically located within one of SWCA’s Pacific Northwest offices.

The continued growth of SWCA’s Pacific Northwest offices is central to the firm’s long‑term success. In this role, you will collaborate with other program directors and local leaders to pursue new business opportunities, expand client relationships, and uphold technical excellence across projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of SWCA’s cultural resources program while supporting the professional growth of a talented and engaged team in a growing market.

Applications must be received by February 4, 2026. A cover letter is required. We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as interviews will be scheduled promptly following the close of the application period.

• Lead and grow the Pacific Northwest Cultural Resources team as a key member of the Pacific Northwest leadership team.
• Partner with subregional and regional Directors to build strong people leadership practices and support professional growth at all levels.
• Cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture aligned with SWCA’s core values.
• Shape and implement hiring and retention strategies that attract top cultural resources professionals to the Pacific Northwest.
• Directly support and manage principal‑ and lead‑level staff, helping them balance technical excellence with sustainable workloads and billable targets.
• Inspire and engage team members through coaching, mentorship, and meaningful recognition.
• Lead performance reviews, compensation discussions, and career development planning.
• Align team priorities with regional and national business goals while supporting individual career paths.
• Ensure thoughtful resource planning to support successful project delivery and staff well‑being.
• Champion SWCA’s Safety Culture and help embed safety into everyday work.

• Provide senior‑level technical leadership and oversight for cultural resources projects across the Pacific Northwest.
• Ensure consistent application of SWCA’s Quality Control Procedures and support teams in delivering high‑quality work.
• Stay current on regulatory requirements and share key updates with staff and clients.
• Support the implementation of company safety programs across projects and teams.
• Collaborate with Cultural Resources Technical Directors nationwide and engage with professional organizations to advance technical excellence and innovation.

• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships across local and regional markets.
• Stay engaged with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities that diversify and grow SWCA’s cultural resources…