Environmental Project Manager (Archaeological Focus)

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

Operations

Posted on Apr 24, 2026
Location: Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS), Florida
Contract: THANOS
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site


The Environmental Project Manager (EPM) will provide full-time support at CCSFS under the THANOS contract, managing environmental compliance projects with an emphasis on cultural resources and archaeological studies. The EPM will oversee planning, execution, and delivery of environmental and archaeological investigations in support of Space Force missions, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Department
Civil/Municipal
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Merritt Island, FL
Workplace type
Onsite

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

  • Serve as Project Manager for environmental projects, including archaeological and cultural resource studies
  • Plan, coordinate, and manage field investigations, surveys, and reporting efforts
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including:
    • National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)
    • National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
    • Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
    • Section 106 consultation requirements
  • Coordinate with government stakeholders, including Space Force Civil Engineering, Environmental, and Cultural Resource personnel
  • Manage subcontractors and technical teams (archaeologists, environmental scientists, GIS specialists)
  • Develop scopes of work, schedules, and budgets; track progress and ensure deliverables meet contract requirements
  • Prepare and review technical reports, including cultural resource assessments, archaeological survey reports, and environmental documentation
  • Support design and construction projects by identifying and mitigating environmental and cultural resource constraints
  • Participate in meetings, briefings, and design reviews as required
  • Ensure quality control and adherence to contract and regulatory requirements

What you'll need


Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
  • Minimum 5–10 years of experience managing environmental projects
  • Demonstrated experience with federal environmental compliance (NEPA, NHPA)
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors
  • Strong project management, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work full-time on-site at CCSFS

Preferred:
  • Experience managing archaeological investigations and cultural resource studies
  • Familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) or Space Force environmental programs
  • Experience with Section 106 consultation and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) coordination
  • Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
  • Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or similar credential

Security Requirements
  • Ability to obtain and maintain base access at CCSFS
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Work Environment
  • Primarily on-site at CCSFS with occasional fieldwork
  • Coordination with active launch and mission operations environments

DRMP Offers

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

About DRMP

Transforming communities and strengthening connectivity across the Southeast since 1977, DRMP is an award-winning multidiscipline firm that delivers infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of our public, private, and industrial clients. We're 700+ employees strong and growing, with 23 strategically located offices. With expertise in six core markets – alternative delivery, construction services, federal, surveying and mapping/geospatial, and transportation – we’re ranked among Engineering News-Record’s “Top 500 Design Firms” and have earned both local and national recognition for project excellence.

That growth and recognition wouldn’t be possible without the people behind it. At DRMP, employees are supported, challenged, and valued through professional development, career advancement opportunities, and work that contributes to the communities we serve. When you join DRMP, you’re not just building a career – you are making a difference and helping shape what’s next.

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