Archaeologist

GEI Consultants; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work considerations

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GEI Consultants seeks an Archaeologist in Plymouth, MI to lead cultural resources projects, plan surveys, supervise field crews and prepare NEPA/Section 106 reports. Travel is required as part of field work.

The candidate should hold a Master’s or PhD in Archaeology and be a Registered Professional Archaeologist, with 5 years of Midwest US experience and strong writing and project-management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Archaeology or closely related field.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• 5 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in midwestern US.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for complex technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Pursue new clients and projects with leadership support.
• Prepare scopes of work, budgets, RFPs and technical reports.
• Assist with project management and small projects.
• Plan and lead archaeological surveys, site recordation and data recovery.
• Supervise field crews and prepare cultural resources reports.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Archaeology

Job description

EnvironmentalPlymouth,Michigan
Salary: USD 64000 - 95000 Annually

Our culture is one where we encourage employees to respectfully and thoughtfully challenge current practices for continual improvement. We believe this constructive engagement helps us evolve in an ever-changing business environment and will strengthen our organization in the future. Our practices reflect our commitment to a collaborative teaming approach, encouraging diverse perspectives which lead to innovation and value added solutions that fuel our success. Our committed employees work hard for our clients and in support of one another. In return we invest in a culture with engaging learning and career development opportunities, a competitive total rewards package, recognition, and the opportunity for some fun along the way.

Responsibilities

• With assistance from Cultural Resources Group Leader, pursue new clients and projects.
• Prepare technical scopes of work for proposals and projects, project budgets, requests for proposals for contractors, and technical reports.
• Assist with project management tasks and manage small projects.
• Plan and lead the implementation of archaeological surveys, site recordation, and site excavations (evaluations and data recovery).
• Supervise field crews.
• Prepare cultural resources reports in support of Section 106 compliance and state regulations.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and/or local agencies to support projects.
• Assist agencies and other clients with Native American coordination.
• Prepare National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) cultural resources sections.
• Interact with clients and attend client and project meetings.
• Participate actively in trade organizations and conferences, deliver presentations, and write technical papers.
• This position has a field component; travel and some overnight travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate degree in Archaeology or closely related field.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• 5 years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in midwestern US.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and experience independently preparing complex technical documents for various cultural resources projects.
• Ability to manage and organize several projects at the same time.
• Willingness and ability to travel on short-term assignments as needed.
• Willingness and ability to perform field tasks and oversight.
• Candidates must also be knowledgeable of federal cultural resources regulations and midwestern US state regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialization or research interests in historic and/or maritime archaeology.
• Interest in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients.

We are GEI.

Some of the worlds most pressing problems - from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply - need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.

With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here .

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs - we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded - which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI's career site here .

GEI's Total Rewards Package Includes

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for AdvancementSupport and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here )
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion