Field Archaeology Monitor - Construction Site Oversight

Environmental Resources Management, Inc.; Hurricane (WV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is hiring a Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring during the construction phase of a data center project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The candidate will work with construction personnel to implement avoidance measures, respond to discoveries, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong field judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work safely in active construction environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of related field experience in archaeology.
• Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist meeting SHPO requirements.
• Experience leading inventory, survey, testing, or data recovery in field settings.
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists and construction staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for cultural resource discoveries as instructed.
• Document and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and finds.
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures per project permits.
• Coordinate in real time with crews, managers, and cultural resource leads.
• Maintain compliance with permit conditions and environmental commitments.
• Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photography.
• Collect GPS data and assist with monitoring summaries and memos.
• Communicate findings and work status to project managers and senior archaeologists.

Skills

Field archaeology

Regulatory compliance

GPS data collection

Team collaboration

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GPS

Total station

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

ERM is hiring a Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring during the construction phase of a data center project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The candidate will work with construction personnel to implement avoidance measures, respond to discoveries, and maintain regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong field judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work safely in active construction environments.