Field Archaeology Lead — CRM & GPS Mapping

Tetra Tech; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking an Archaeological Field Director to lead field investigations across the Pacific Northwest, including survey, monitoring, testing, and data recovery. You will supervise crews and coordinate with Principal Investigators, agencies, and clients to ensure safe, compliant project execution.

The role requires CRM experience, field leadership, GPS/GIS data collection, and the ability to travel for extended field assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
• Completion of an accredited archaeological field school.
• 1–3 years of professional CRM experience.
• 1–2 years as a crew lead with field project coordination.
• Proficiency with GPS units and related data collection tools.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological fieldwork (monitoring, surveying, testing, data recovery).
• Provide day-to-day coordination to field crews.
• Document and map cultural resources in the field.
• Collect GPS data and conduct digital field photography.
• Coordinate with agencies, clients, and Tribal representatives.
• Manage field and post-field data and documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

GPS/GIS data collection

Archaeological field methods

Technical writing

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GPS units

Field Maps

ArcGIS

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking an Archaeological Field Director to lead field investigations across the Pacific Northwest, including survey, monitoring, testing, and data recovery. You will supervise crews and coordinate with Principal Investigators, agencies, and clients to ensure safe, compliant project execution.

The role requires CRM experience, field leadership, GPS/GIS data collection, and the ability to travel for extended field assignments.