Archaeology Field Lead – Midwest Field Director

Stantec; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an on-call Archaeologist to lead field projects across Michigan, Ohio and adjacent states, guiding field crews, overseeing data collection, and ensuring safety during Phase I surveys and monitoring. The position involves travel and outdoor work in varying conditions, with responsibilities including field notes and site records.

The candidate should have a Master’s in anthropology/archaeology (or BA with state lead approval), 5–10 years of field experience, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Experience leading and conducting cultural resource investigations in the Midwest region of the US.
• Ability to interact with the public and on-site client contacts.
• Professional problem solving, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Champions new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Project archaeologist/field director for cultural resource investigations for a variety of clients and sectors including work in the utilities industry (power and gas), transportation, renewable energy, commercial developers, and local governments.
• Responsible for management and supervision of field work for Phase I archaeological surveys and archaeological construction monitoring.
• Responsible for the planning and execution of complex projects and coordinating difficult tasks among project personnel.
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction, and mentoring to junior staff in the field.
• Apply technical and common-sense methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues.

Skills

Cultural resource investigations

Public interaction

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Bachelor's degree + field lead approval

Tools

GPS

ESRI Collector

Survey 1-2-3

Job description

Stantec is seeking an on-call Archaeologist to lead field projects across Michigan, Ohio and adjacent states, guiding field crews, overseeing data collection, and ensuring safety during Phase I surveys and monitoring. The position involves travel and outdoor work in varying conditions, with responsibilities including field notes and site records.

The candidate should have a Master’s in anthropology/archaeology (or BA with state lead approval), 5–10 years of field experience, and willingness to