Senior Archaeologists

ECORP Consulting, Inc.; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dynamic senior-level Archaeologists to join their team in California. This role involves serving as a Principal Investigator, coordinating project tasks, and providing mentorship to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in environmental and cultural resources management and a strong educational background in anthropology or archaeology. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will contribute to impactful projects and business development efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in a fast-paced and supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in environmental and cultural resources management consulting.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist or ability to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator on projects throughout California.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to mid-level and junior staff.
• Author cultural resources technical reports and proposals.

Skills

Business Development

Staff Mentorship

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

Job description

ECORP is seeking qualified, experienced, and dynamic senior-level Archaeologists for our Irvine, Redlands, and San Diego offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. serving as a Principal Investigator on projects throughout California;
2. coordinating project tasks to meet cost and schedule objectives;
3. participating in field and laboratory work;
4. working with cultural resources staff in other offices in a lead or support role;
5. providing mentorship and leadership to mid-level and junior staff;
6. authoring cultural resources technical reports;
7. developing new business from referrals from new and/or existing clients and assisting with marketing efforts;
8. preparing cultural resources proposals and assisting with the preparation of multidisciplinary proposals;
9. assisting the Group Manager and/or Department Director with supervision and review of department staff members;
10. advising clients and agencies on compliance matters;
11. serving as a tribal liaison.

Minimum requirements include:

1. a master’s degree or higher in anthropology or archaeology;
2. a minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in environmental and cultural resources management consulting in California;
3. Registered Professional Archaeologist (or ability to become certified as such upon hire);
4. ability to carry out fieldwork and/or construction monitoring, which may require periodic travel and work in extreme or challenging physical environments;
5. ability to function effectively in a fast-paced team environment but also to work independently;
6. ability to work collaboratively with others in a smaller multidisciplinary office setting;
7. willingness and ability to travel regionally for project and business development needs;
8. a strong working knowledge of the federal and state regulatory settings;
9. proven ability to senior author cultural resource management reports;
10. knowledge of the prehistory, history, archaeology, and ethnography of Northern California.

The following qualities and skills are highly desired:

1. proven track-record of business development and staff mentorship;
2. demonstrated experience serving as a consultant in an advisory capacity to clients;
3. project management experience, including a proven ability to be on time and on budget;
4. excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in complex CRM projects;
5. ability to communicate effectively in writing and through oral presentations;
6. strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Our base full-time annual salary range is $65,000-$140,000. Starting salary is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications/permits, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions.

If interested in applying for this position, please go to: https://www.ecorpconsulting.com/careers

ECORP Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.