Archaeology Field Lead (On-Call)

WSP Global Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel rooms provided

Meal reimbursement

Transportation to site

Career advancement opportunities

Benefits package (holiday pay, PTO, 3?

Job summary

WSP USA, now part of WSP Global Inc., seeks On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs to support Phase I–III field work in St. Louis, MO and Louisville, KY. You will supervise crews, document findings, and ensure ethical conduct and safety standards on site.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, field school experience, and at least six months of supervisory CRM fieldwork. On-call, hourly work with travel between hotel and site and potential for full-time advancement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in anthropology/archaeology or closely related field.
• Archaeological field school or equivalent field experience.
• At least six months supervisory field experience in North American CRM archaeology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and physically able to conduct fieldwork in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising fieldwork on Phase I–III projects, including test unit/shovel tests, features excavation and artifact recovery.
• Document findings with detailed note taking and data recording.
• Lead and support field team members; collaborate with GPS as needed.
• Adhere to safety, conduct, and company policies; work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Supervisory field experience

Communication skills

Fieldwork in CRM

GPS familiarity

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in archaeology

Archaeological field school

Job description

WSP USA, now part of WSP Global Inc., seeks On-Call Archaeological Crew Chiefs to support Phase I–III field work in St. Louis, MO and Louisville, KY. You will supervise crews, document findings, and ensure ethical conduct and safety standards on site.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, field school experience, and at least six months of supervisory CRM fieldwork. On-call, hourly work with travel between hotel and site and potential for full-time advancement.