Principal Investigator, Terrestrial Archaeology

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

📋 Description

• Provide expertise concerning field strategies, research, and regulatory requirements at the state, regional, and federal levels.

• Prepare research designs and assemble research teams.

• Supervise research, fieldwork, data analysis, report preparation, and other project-related tasks.

• Ensure that research objectives, budgets, timelines, and contract stipulations are fulfilled.

• Recommend and implement cutting-edge technology and methodologies.

• Act as the primary author and researcher for technical reports.

• Guarantee the quality, integrity, and original authorship of project deliverables.

• Draft research articles, papers, and presentations for both academic and industry audiences.

• Conduct field visits and participate in occasional archaeological fieldwork.

• Develop project proposals, cost estimates, and timelines.

• Train and mentor archaeologists and authors of reports.

• Uphold professional standards and foster strong relationships within the project team.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with agencies and clients.

• Communicate project updates to project teams, company leadership, and clients.

• Coordinate tasks related to fieldwork, research, laboratory work, and report preparation.

• Collaborate with crews to ensure timely fieldwork that meets applicable standards.

• Conduct quality control and assurance for technical reports.

• Oversee project staff.

• Coordinate the development of project Health & Safety plans.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master's degree in Anthropology or a related field.

• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience that includes field, laboratory, and office work.

• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards for archaeology.

• Must be a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or eligible to become one.

• Expertise in state and federal regulations and guidelines governing cultural resources management.

• Proven ability to support projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.

• Proven ability to manage cultural resource studies effectively and efficiently.

• Demonstrated client management capabilities.

• Exceptional technical writing skills for producing high-quality technical reports and competitive proposals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• CV/resume, cover letter, a minimum of three professional references, and two writing samples are required.

• Flexible availability outside of standard working hours.

• Eligibility for employment in the United States.

• Successful completion of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks.

• Passing results from a pre-employment drug screening.

🏝️ Benefits

• Per diem for overnight travel.

• SEARCH-subsidized group health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Group term life insurance.

• Voluntary life insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Emergency travel assistance.

• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.

• 11 paid holidays each year.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Merit-based raises, bonuses, and promotions.

• Flexible work environment.

• Professional and collaborative atmosphere.

• Diverse range of projects and opportunities for staff.