Archaeological PI — Field Leader & Biz Development

Westwood Professional Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Archaeological Principal Investigator to lead field studies, desktop reviews, and permitting across multiple states for private energy and land development projects.

The candidate will oversee field teams, coordinate with clients and agencies, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality cultural resource technical reports.

Qualifications

• Experience leading archaeological investigations and field surveys.
• Ability to prepare scopes, budgets, and work plans for projects.
• Proven track record of producing technical cultural resource reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead background research and field surveys for cultural resources projects.
• Prepare or supervise preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Coordinate with clients, sub consultants, and agencies; supervise field investigations.

Skills

Background research

Field surveys

Technical report writing

Communication

Project coordination

Business development

Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards

RPA registrant preferred

Tools

GPS

GIS

Project management software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an Archaeological Principal Investigator to lead field studies, desktop reviews, and permitting across multiple states for private energy and land development projects.

The candidate will oversee field teams, coordinate with clients and agencies, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality cultural resource technical reports.