Archaeological Field Director

Stantec; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced Archaeological Field Director for part-time, project-based work in Central Pennsylvania and on select projects nationwide. This role suits professionals seeking flexible, supplemental engagements while applying field leadership and technical expertise.

As a Part-Time Archaeological Field Director, you will supervise field crews, direct investigations in the field and lab, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Experienced Archaeological Field Director with leadership capability.
• Ability to manage field and reporting activities to standards.
• Comfort with project-based or part-time arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Direct cultural resource investigations in the field and laboratory
• Lead and organize archaeological field crews
• Oversee excavation activities including shovel testing, test units, and trenching
• Conduct survey transects (up to 15 miles per day, project-dependent)
• Ensure compliance with project methodologies and safety protocols

Skills

Field leadership

Team supervision

Archaeology methods

Safety compliance

Technical reporting

Tools

GIS

Survey123

Field Maps

Job description

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking an experienced Archaeological Field Director for part-time, project-based work supporting cultural resource projects in Central Pennsylvania and on select projects nationwide.

This role is ideal for experienced archaeologists or independent consultants seeking flexible, supplemental, or project-driven work while continuing to apply their field leadership and technical expertise on meaningful projects. It is well suited for professionals who prefer project-based or part-time work rather than full-time consulting, are comfortable leading field crews while balancing hands-on technical work and value flexibility while maintaining professional rigor and accountability

Assignments are tied to defined project needs and durations, with advance notice provided whenever possible to support planning around other professional or personal commitments.

Your Responsibilities

As a Part-Time Archaeological Field Director, you will provide leadership across field and reporting activities, ensuring projects meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Field & Project Leadership

• Direct cultural resource investigations in the field and laboratory


• Lead and organize archaeological field crews


• Oversee excavation activities including shovel testing, test units, and trenching


• Conduct survey transects (up to 15 miles per day, project-dependent)


• Ensure compliance with project methodologies and safety protocols

Technical & Documentation Responsibilities

• Complete archaeological site forms, sketches, profiles, logs, and required documentation to be used in the preparation of technical reports


• Identify and describe soil profiles, horizons, artifacts, and cultural features


• Manage artifact processing, organization, inventory, and curation

Data & Tools

• Direct data management prior to and during field projects


• Utilize GIS tools such as Survey123 and Field Maps (project-dependent)