Archaeology Field Lead | GIS & Cultural Resource Projects

Verdantas LLC; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment 401(k) with

Job summary

Verdantas LLC is seeking an archaeology professional to support and lead field investigations across Michigan and the Midwest, including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, and Phase I work. You will coordinate crews, ensure safety, and document findings for regulatory reviews.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, SEC-Interior qualification preferred, plus strong field writing, reporting, and GIS skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline.
• Secretary of the Interior qualification in Archaeology strongly preferred.
• Experience with cultural resource management and Phase I archaeological investigations.
• Experience leading or supporting archaeological field crews.
• Knowledge of Section 106 and applicable federal and state cultural resource requirements.
• Strong field documentation and technical writing skills.
• Experience with ArcGIS and/or Field Maps preferred.
• Ability to travel and perform fieldwork in varying terrain and weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead archaeological field investigations, including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, monitoring, site documentation, and Phase I surveys.
• Serve as a Field Director or Crew Chief on cultural resource projects as needed.
• Coordinate field crews, daily field activities, safety requirements, documentation, and project logistics.
• Identify and document pre‑contact and historic archaeological resources.
• Prepare field summaries, site forms, maps, and cultural resource documentation.
• Author or contribute to technical reports for SHPOs, transportation agencies, federal agencies, and other reviewing authorities.
• Support Section 106 and other applicable cultural resource compliance activities.
• Utilize ArcGIS, Field Maps, and related technology for field data collection and mapping.
• Assist with artifact analysis, background research, post‑field documentation, and technical reporting.
• Collaborate with Verdantas environmental, planning, and engineering professionals as project needs arise.
• Travel to project locations throughout Michigan and the Midwest, with assignments and hours varying based on workload.

Skills

Strong field documentation

Technical writing

Ability to travel

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

Field Maps

Job description

Verdantas LLC is seeking an archaeology professional to support and lead field investigations across Michigan and the Midwest, including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, and Phase I work. You will coordinate crews, ensure safety, and document findings for regulatory reviews.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology, SEC-Interior qualification preferred, plus strong field writing, reporting, and GIS skills.