Employment Opportunities

BCR Consulting is continuing to grow its multidisciplinary team as demand for our services expands across California and beyond. We’re seeking experienced professionals who are excited to contribute to meaningful projects, strengthen client partnerships, and help shape the next phase of our continued success.

We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who are ready to grow with us!

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On-Call Archaeological and Paleontological Field Technicians

Pay Range: $25 - $35 / hour

The On-Call Field Technicians will perform various tasks related to archaeological/paleontological fieldwork on a temporary, on-call basis. Responsibilities include monitoring construction activities, conducting excavation, site surveys, documentation, data collection, and ensuring compliance with cultural and paleontological resource management standards.  The location of your role may be flexible based on your availability and/or preference but will mainly include fieldwork in the following regions:

    • San Diego County

    • San Bernardino County

    • Orange County

    • Central Valley (Fresno County, Kern County, Kings County)

    • Bay Area

    • Sacramento

    • Portland, Oregon

    • Las Vegas (Clark County)

    • Phoenix (Maricopa County)

    • One year of demonstrated regional field experience

    • Educational background in Archaeology/Anthropology or Geology/Paleontology

    • Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills 

    • Ability to work effectively in outdoor settings and variable field conditions 

    • Experience with archaeological and/or paleontological investigations 

    • Proficiency in cultural and/or paleontological resources monitoring, excavation, archaeological fieldwork, site survey experience, fossil treatment

    • Knowledge of cultural/paleontological resource compliance laws, including NHPA, Section 106, and CEQA

    • Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology, Geology/Paleontology, or a related field

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Project Manager

Pay Range: $80,000 - $115,000 per year with Health Benefits and 401k

BCR Consulting is looking to hire an experienced project manager with a minimum of three years experience in the cultural resources management sector. As project manager, you will develop business proposals and budgets, manage client relations, supervise project staff, and execute awarded projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition, the project manager will be expected to manage tribal relations according to project specific needs.

    • Successfully managing all phases of a cultural resources project through sufficient scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and billing.

    • Prepare technical cultural resources management reports with minimal oversight and adhering to Archaeological Resources Management Reports (ARMR) guidelines.

    • Manage field personnel and have a thorough understanding on conducting field surveys, excavations, laboratory analysis, and construction monitoring.

    • Have a thorough understanding of state and Federal level regulatory compliance such as CEQA and NHPA Section 106

    • Maintain positive relationships with clients and Lead Agencies and act as a liaison between BCR Consulting and clients

    • A Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Historic Preservation or a closely related field.

    • Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualification standards and maintain RPA (Register of Professional Archaeologists) active status

    • A minimum of three years experience in the cultural resources management sector with a record of successfully completing projects within tight budget and time constraints

    • Must have the technical ability to read and write state and federal-level agency formatted reports

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Who We Are

We are a small business based in Claremont, California, specializing in cultural resource consultation services across California and neighboring west coast states. The company collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies. BCR Consulting’s expertise includes compliance with cultural resource regulations such as CEQA, NEPA, and NHPA Section 106. The firm focuses on areas of prehistoric and historic archaeology, historic preservation, architectural history, and paleontology.

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Paleontologist Opportunities

Principal Paleontologist

Location: Claremont, California (potential for hybrid work)
Pay Range: $72,000 - $123,000per year with Health Benefits and 401k

Senior leadership role overseeing paleontology projects, staff, budgets, compliance documentation, and client and agency relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting business development on complex projects.

    • Managing personnel to maximize efficiency and quality of work

    • Scheduling staff for paleontological fieldwork

    • Writing scopes of work and developing budgets

    • Preparing/reviewing various compliance documents such as management plans and technical reports

    • Keeping track of project statuses and managing priority levels

    • Cross-training staff with varying levels of paleontological experience

    • Manage client and agency relationships

    • Keeping up to date with appropriate environmental regulations

    • Business development

    • Acting as a representative of the company

    • Management of laboratory analyses and fieldwork

    • Strong technical writing

    • Supervision

    • Efficiency

    • Intimate knowledge of the CEQA, NEPA, PRPA, and other laws and regulations governing paleontological resource management

    • Strong interpersonal communication and consistent follow up with clients, agencies, staff, and all stakeholders

  • Must meet industry-wide and federal qualification standards for Principal Investigator/Project Paleontologist/Field Director, and as principle paleontologist under Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) guidelines. Candidates must have:

    • Advanced degree in geology, paleontology, biology, or related field.

    • 10 years of experience, minimum, in paleontological resource management, including project management experience

    • Preference will be given to those with California-based experience

    • Must have ability to be certified as a Principal Paleontologist in all southern California Counties that require certification.

Lead Paleontologist

Location: Claremont, California
Pay Range: $30 - $45 / hour

Leads field-based paleontological surveys, construction monitoring, excavations, and compliance programs while ensuring regulatory adherence, accurate site documentation, and effective coordination with clients and stakeholders.

    • Lead fieldwork activities, including paleontological surveys, testing, excavations, and compliance programs.

    • Oversee compliance with regulations and coordinate with clients and stakeholders in the field.

    • Document paleontological sites with precision and accuracy.

    • Construction monitoring

    • Bachelor’s degree in paleontology, geology, earth sciences, or a related discipline.

    • Proficiency in paleontological field skills, including fossil identification at a high taxonomic level, excavation, and collection techniques.

    • Eligibility to be listed as a “Monitor” on federal paleontological resource use permits.

    • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles in off-road conditions.

    • Willingness to travel for extended periods (typically two weeks at a time) and stay overnight.

    • Capability to work in adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, precipitation, and remote, challenging terrains.

    • Strong writing and communication skills.

    • Master’s degree in paleontology, geology, or a closely related field.

    • Advanced skills in field geology, including geologic mapping, sedimentology, depositional environment analysis, and stratigraphic column measurements.

    • Eligibility to be listed as an “Agent” on federal paleontological resource use permits.

    • Completion of geology or paleontology field school or equivalent field experience.

    • At least three years of experience in paleontological mitigation.

    • Familiarity with diverse fossil collection and preparation methodologies.

    • Experience in data management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Use this form to send us your resume, 3 professional references, and optional cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.