Cultural Resources Team Lead
 SWCA Environmental Consultants | |
tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
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 United States, Texas, San Antonio | |
| 6200 Utsa Blvd Ste 102 (Show on map) | |
 Jul 20, 2026 | |
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About the opportunity
Join SWCA Environmental Consultants as a Cultural Resources Team Lead (Lead I/II) and support our growing cultural resources practice across San Antonio and the Central Texas/Oklahoma region. We're hiring at either the Cultural Resources Team Lead (Lead I) or Senior Cultural Resources Team Lead (Lead II) level, with placement based on experience and qualifications. Candidates with six (6) or more years of progressively responsible cultural resources consulting experience may be considered for the Lead I level, while candidates with eight (8) or more years of experience, including project management, team leadership, and business development, may be considered for the Lead II level. In this role, you'll provide technical and people leadership for a growing team of cultural resources professionals while managing complex projects across renewable energy, transmission, transportation, land development, and other infrastructure sectors. You'll mentor staff, oversee project delivery, build client relationships, and help shape the continued growth of SWCA's cultural resources practice. Our San Antonio office is home to approximately 40 full- and part-time professionals, including archaeologists, architectural historians, biologists, geologists, GIS specialists, and other environmental experts, providing opportunities to collaborate across disciplines on a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a full-time, salaried position with a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates should ideally be located within commuting distance of San Antonio or elsewhere in Central Texas to support team leadership, client meetings, fieldwork, and in-person collaboration as needed. What you will accomplish
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SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 100% employee-owned company that offers a full range of environmental services. Our North Star is to be the best place to work and a leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges, all while staying true to our commitment to employee ownership. At SWCA, we live our core values every day: we collaborate as #OneSWCA, we're #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack to our communities. With offices across the country, we're proud to be one of the largest environmental compliance firms in the U.S. and to rank among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. SWCA is committed to salary equity and transparency. In alignment with this commitment, we post good faith pay ranges in all job postings. An employee in this San Antonio, TX based position can expect a salary of $77,662.00 to $101,228.40/year at a Lead I level and $87,838.40 to $114,618.40/year at a Lead II level. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package(https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. We offer a supportive, team-focused work environment, competitive pay, and great benefits-including a 100% employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) to help you build a strong financial future. At SWCA, we're committed to helping our team members grow into industry leaders. Our award-winning Career Landscape program offers a clear and structured path to meaningful career development. We support your growth through conference attendance, internal and external training, education reimbursement, and bonuses for qualifying publications. All regular-status employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life, and disability coverage, as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program. Employees may also participate in SWCA's 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust. SWCA continues to invest in our people. We value the skills and experience of our internal team members and strongly encourage qualified employees to apply for open positions. We believe in promoting from within whenever possible, offering meaningful opportunities for career growth. Application Deadline: We will begin reviewing applications immediately and schedule interviews with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until we identify a strong pool of candidates and may close without prior notice. We sincerely appreciate the time and effort of all applicants and will thoughtfully review each submission. If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response. EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. #LI-LC1 | |