Archaeological Sites Manager

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Archaeological Sites Manager for a position in Dubai. The role requires overseeing archaeological fieldwork and research, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, and managing projects from inception to completion. Ideal candidates should have oil and gas industry experience and strong leadership skills, mentoring junior team members and collaborating with others to enhance project impact. Applicants must demonstrate excellent budget and timeline management abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience leading archaeological fieldwork and research projects.
• Ability to manage project budgets and timelines effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee archaeological fieldwork and surveys.
• Develop research strategies and analyze artifacts.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and project reporting.
• Mentor junior archaeologists and promote learning.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and laws.

Skills

Fieldwork leadership

Research and analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Collaboration skills

Job description

Archaeological Sites Manager - UAEN (Oil & Gas Experience)

Job Openings Archaeological Sites Manager - UAEN (Oil & Gas Experience)

About the job Archaeological Sites Manager - UAEN (Oil & Gas Experience)

An Archaeological Sites Manager oversees and leads archaeological fieldwork and research, managing projects from start to finish while ensuring compliance with laws and ethical standards. Their job functions include developing research strategies, managing fieldwork like excavations and surveys, analyzing artifacts, and overseeing project budgets and timelines. This role also involves managing teams, collaborating with other professionals and communities, and communicating findings through reports and presentations.

Key responsibilities

• Fieldwork and site management: Lead and oversee archaeological fieldwork, including site surveys and excavations. Ensure all activities are recorded precisely, as excavation is destructive.
• Research and analysis: Develop and implement research strategies and analyze artifacts and ecofacts to uncover insights about past civilizations.
• Project management: Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources. This includes preparing reports and presentations of findings.
• Team leadership and training: Mentor and train junior archaeologists, and foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.
• Collaboration: Work with interdisciplinary teams, including historians, conservationists, and local communities, to enhance project impact and community engagement.
• Compliance and stakeholder engagement: Ensure adherence to ethical and legal standards, and engage with regulatory agencies and stakeholders to maintain compliance with heritage preservation laws.

Experience as an Area/Site/Field Manager from oil & gas industry is a must