Technical Specialist, PM – Archaeology

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

📋 Description

• Oversee archaeological and cultural resource projects, encompassing scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring timely and effective communication regarding project updates.

• Plan, coordinate, lead, and engage in archaeological field investigations, which include surveys, monitoring, testing, site documentation, and evaluations.

• Supervise field staff and manage project logistics, staffing, equipment, and schedules efficiently.

• Create and review reports on cultural resources, technical documentation, scopes, budgets, and proposals.

• Ensure compliance with NEPA, NHPA Sections 106 and 110, CEQA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and relevant federal, state, Tribal, and local regulations.

• For projects in California, utilize knowledge of CEQA, AB 52, SB 18, and pertinent agency requirements.

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to archaeological personnel.

• Collaborate with various disciplines within Verdantas to integrate cultural resource considerations into environmental, engineering, planning, and infrastructure projects.

• Foster client relationships and assist in proposals and new project opportunities.

• Travel to project locations and conduct fieldwork as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, historical archaeology, or a related discipline.

• Professional experience in cultural resource management, archaeological fieldwork, and technical reporting.

• Proven experience in managing or coordinating projects, budgets, schedules, field operations, and personnel.

• Excellent skills in client communication, organization, technical writing, and problem-solving.

• Comprehensive understanding of applicable federal, state, Tribal, and local cultural resource regulations.

• Leadership experience with archaeological field crews is preferred.

• RPA certification or eligibility is preferred.

• Experience collaborating with Tribal Nations, THPOs, SHPOs, federal agencies, and other reviewing entities is preferred.

• A valid driver’s license and the capability to travel and perform archaeological fieldwork in diverse conditions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Work Environment

• Paid Parental Leave

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life and AD&D Insurance

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Paid Time Off + Holidays