Business Development Project Manager Jobs in Tyler, TX

Langan is seeking a Cultural Resources Practice Leader to join our collaborative Environmental Practice in Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ, or Salt Lake City, UT, or Texas. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to lead and grow our regional Cultural Resources practice, drive strategic business development, manage a diverse portfolio of projects across the region and contribute to the corporate-wide cultural resource practice and environmental team. You will partner closely with senior leadership to expand our geographic reach, support client relationships, and guide the successful delivery of cultural resource services on multidisciplinary environmental and land development projects.

As a key member of our Environmental team, you will lead complex cultural resource projects, oversee technical staff, and serve as a primary client- and agency-facing representative. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Archaeologist, Architectural Historian, or general Cultural Resources professional who is passionate about technical excellence, regulatory strategy, and building a high-performing team in a growth market.

• Lead and expand Langan's Cultural Resources practice, including strategic planning, client development, and collaboration with office and practice leadership;
• Serve in key roles such as Principal Investigator, Project Manager, and Technical Lead on complex cultural resource projects;
• Manage a wide range of project tasks including research designs, work plans, survey strategies, reporting, data recovery, site/resource evaluations, and mitigation planning, etc;
• Prepare, oversee, and review technical documents for archaeological and/or architectural history studies; background, historic and ethnographic contexts; evaluations, regulatory analysis, etc;
• Oversee field operations, ensuring proper execution of archaeological and historic architecture surveys, excavations, monitoring, laboratory analysis, and documentation, etc.;
• Interface with clients, permitting agencies, Tribal representatives, and internal team members; clearly communicate regulatory requirements and project strategies in concise, accessible terms;
• Ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, NEPA, state and local cultural resource regulations (including Washington DAHP and Oregon SHPO processes);
• Support proposal development, scope/fee preparation, and broader business development efforts to expand client relationships and project opportunities;
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations; oversee invoicing and financial performance of assigned projects;
• Supervise, mentor, and train staff archaeologists, architectural historians, paleontologists, and field crews; assist in staffing and recruitment as needed;
• Collaborate across disciplines and offices to support integrated environmental and land development work;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional cultural resource standards, best practices, and regulatory trends; participate in internal and external training programs;
• Promote and uphold Langan's commitment to health and safety in both office and field environments; and
• Contribute to the growth and improvement of the corporate-wide cultural resource practice in the US and internationally.

• Master's degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field required;
• 10-15 years of professional experience in Cultural Resources with demonstrated increase in leadership responsibility in a CRM environment;
• Exceptional technical expertise and demonstrated experience leading fieldwork and preparing technical studies and reports and contributing to regulatory review documents;
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including Section 106; with long term experience in the general PNW region and surrounding states highly desirable;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain methods, requirements, and recommendations to clients and non-technical audiences;
• Experience in business development and/or client management;
• Experience building or expanding a cultural resources team is highly desirable;
• Proven ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and foster a collaborative, high-quality work environment;
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment;
• Ability to conduct strenuous physical fieldwork when needed, including walking long distances, digging, and lifting up to 50 lbs;
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to access remote project sites;
• Availability for occasional overtime, evening work, and travel based on project needs; and
• Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) preferred.