Field Archaeology Lead: CRM & Compliance

WSP in the U.S.

New Orleans (LA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support our Earth & Environment team across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The role may be based in Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, New Orleans, Tulsa, or Shreveport.

This is a field-focused position emphasizing field leadership, research, technical writing, and client engagement. The role involves two-thirds field leadership and one-third reporting/research, with responsibilities including regulatory

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in archaeology-related field.
3–5 years of experience in Section 106/110 compliance.
Experience leading CRM archaeology projects and supervising field staff.
Strong understanding of federal and state cultural resource regulations and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead archaeological survey, monitoring, and excavation field teams.
Support project planning, scoping, and execution for CRM projects.
Coordinate with clients, landowners, contractors, permitting agencies, and stakeholders.
Assist clients with compliance under Section 106, Section 110, and related regulations.
Prepare technical reports, site records, impact assessments, and data management deliverables.
Mentor junior staff and field personnel; collaborate with cross-functional teams.