Project Archaeologist

Essential Role and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules, guidelines, and standards on every project. Participate in pre-task planning and promptly report safety concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure work is completed accurately and in accordance with project requirements.
• Conduct archaeological fieldwork and prepare technical reports for survey, testing, and data recovery projects.
• Lead and supervise field crews, ensuring Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs perform work to the highest professional standards.
• May serve as Principal Investigator (PI) for survey, testing, and smaller data recovery projects.
• Conduct archival research, field documentation, and cultural resource investigations while ensuring proper data collection and analysis.
• Identify artifacts and interpret natural and cultural features, including stratigraphy, with a high level of confidence.
• Ensure field forms, data collection, and sample documentation are complete, accurate, and consistent with project specifications.
• Prepare technical proposals, scopes of work, and simple Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs).
• Present findings and technical papers at professional conferences and industry events.
• Promote and support pre-task planning and a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in areas of expertise and support the development of project and technical staff.
• Assist in the development of client relationships and contribute to successful project execution and business growth.