Crew Lead (Archaeologist)

SilkRoad; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Dental & Vision insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible schedules

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks an Archaeologist lead to manage small field crews, conduct Phase I & monitoring activities, and assist with reporting. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and data collection in diverse field conditions.

Minimum 3+ years CRM field experience, anthropology degree, and accredited field school are required. Travel to Texas sites is expected, with hybrid office options in Houston/Round Rock.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CRM field experience in archaeology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related field.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
• Experience in CRM Phase I/II/III survey or excavation.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews in Phase I archaeological work and monitoring.
• Coordinate field scheduling and logistics with the Section Head or Senior Archaeologist.
• Prepare and assist writing sections of archaeological reports.
• Document field efforts in standardized formats and notes.

Skills

CRM field experience

Leadership

Travel willingness

MS Word & Excel

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology

Accredited archaeological field school

Tools

GPS/Trimble navigation

Total Station

Field data collection

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

Responsible for managingsmall field crewsand conducting archaeological fieldwork, monitoring, and research associated witharchaeological projects. Responsible forcrew safety,maintainingprojectdocuments, leading crews in the field, assisting with scheduling fieldwork logistics, andassistingwitharchaeological reportingatthe direction of the Section Head or Senior Archaeologistand Principal Investigator.

Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas.

Compensation for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Leads team through project field work to effectively execute project tasks
• LeadsPhase I archaeological field work tolocateandidentifysites
• Conducts archaeological monitoring during construction projects or pre-construction
• Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
• Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
• Takes daily notes of field progress
• Schedule fieldwork based on project schedule
• Instructs field crews on how to use equipment,technologyand field methods, asrequired
• Assistsin writing sections of archaeological reports and/or prepare archaeological site forms
• Performsite mapping tasks as needed
• Maintain/repair field gear as needed
• Document completed field efforts in standardized format
• Lead and manage field team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Candidates should be flexible to changing work schedules, have good organizational skills, communication skills, strong workethic, and willingness to learn new tasks and travel
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• 3+ years' experience of CRM field experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or related field
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school
• Experience in CRM-based Phase I/II/III archaeological survey and/or excavation

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years’ experience leadingarchaeological field work tolocateandidentifysites
• Experience with GPS/Trimble navigation and data collection
• Knowledge of historic/prehistoric material culture and artifact processing
• Ability to navigate using compass and USGS topographic map
• Ability to set up and run a Total Station independently for site recording/mapping
• Archaeological reporting experience

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the field75% of the time
• Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50lbs.as needed
• Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures)
• Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment
• After an initial training period, a hybrid work schedule is available for office work

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.