Principal Investigator, Archaeologist – Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee cultural resources initiatives, pursue business development prospects, and autonomously manage archaeological and historical resource projects.

• Lead field research and organize, supervise, and direct field teams.

• Drive the technical and strategic aspects of proposal creation, encompassing scope, timeline, and budget.

• Collaborate with clients and company colleagues on regional project development.

• Assist with invoicing, personnel management, and financial tracking.

• Act as the principal investigator for research, archaeological field surveys, monitoring, testing, data recovery, historical research, preservation efforts, report production, site documentation, and artifact management.

• Manage project mobilization and demobilization processes.

• Support compliance with Section 106 and Section 110 of the NHPA through analysis, technical studies, and permitting for private, federal, state, and local government clients, as well as tribal entities.

• Develop resources for regional staff.

• Mentor and provide technical and operational support to staff and project managers; oversee cultural staff.

• Fulfill project scope, schedule, and budget commitments.

• Ensure the production of high-quality technical deliverables through independent and quality review protocols.

• Engage and coordinate with clients, agency representatives, and Tribal representatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related discipline.

• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience; ideally ten (10) years in progressively responsible cultural resource roles, including management and/or teaching experience in the desert southwest and intermountain west regions, with exposure to architectural historians.

• Proficient in using or familiar with modern GPS technology and capable of utilizing it in remote areas.

• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail, organizational skills, and the capacity to work effectively on multiple tasks as part of a team.

• Proven excellent verbal and written communication, professional writing, and problem-solving abilities.

• Demonstrated expertise in project planning, development, and management.

• Capability to work independently under general supervision.

• Proficient in the MS Office suite.

• Strong interpersonal skills and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Must successfully pass pre-employment and post-employment drug and alcohol screenings.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

• Must be eligible for employment in the US.

• Preferred: Licensed or capable of obtaining licenses in TX or across the Midwest.

• Preferred: Experience and ability across the continental US in providing cultural resources support.

• Preferred: Registered Professional Archaeologist.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

• Flexible work schedules and a collaborative work environment.