Construction Field Archaeology Monitor (6 Months)

ERM; Hurricane (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring during a data center project in West Virginia. You will work with construction crews and project managers to implement avoidance measures, document discoveries, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time, limited-term role with rapid field action and real-time decision-making. Candidates should have a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, 5+ years of field experience, and be

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related field experience.
• Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist meeting SHPO requirements.
• Demonstrated field experience including inventory, survey, testing or data recovery.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists and construction professionals.
• Experience with mapping equipment and field tech (GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123).
• Driver's License required; frequent travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for potential cultural resource discoveries during grading, trenching, excavation, and utility installation.
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds.
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures per project permits.
• Coordinate in real time with construction crews, project managers, and cultural resource leads.
• Maintain compliance with permits and environmental commitments; complete daily logs and field notes.

Skills

5+ years experience

Field team collaboration

Driver's license

SHPO-qualified Archaeologist

Field experience leadership

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Tools

GPS

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

ERM is seeking a Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring during a data center project in West Virginia. You will work with construction crews and project managers to implement avoidance measures, document discoveries, and ensure regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time, limited-term role with rapid field action and real-time decision-making. Candidates should have a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, 5+ years of field experience, and be