Field Director - Archaeology & CRM Lead (San Diego)

Chronicle Heritage; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chronicle Heritage is seeking an Archaeological Field Director to support our San Diego office in Southern California. The role oversees field crews, provides training, performs data collection and analysis, and contributes to reporting within a CRM context.

Travel to project sites is expected, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in archaeology or related field, 2+ years CRM field experience, and proven leadership in field environments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of fieldwork in CRM projects, or equivalent.
• 1+ years supervising field crews during archaeological studies.
• Experience in identifying pre-contact and historic sites.
• Experience with field methods and data collection.
• Familiarity with Section 106 and NRHP eligibility criteria.
• Willingness to travel for short- and long-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead archaeological crews in fieldwork (monitoring, surveys, testing/data recovery).
• Provide training to new staff, especially for fieldwork.
• Complete office work including technical writing related to field activities.
• Direct data collection, analysis, and interpretation in CRM context.
• Formulate recommendations to complex problems and communicate updates to leadership.
• Ensure adherence to Fieldwork Procedures and Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Field supervision

Team leadership

GPS data collection

GIS software

Technical reporting

Education

Master’s degree in anthropology/archeology/related field

Advanced degree in anthropology/archeology

Tools

GPS units

ArcGIS

QGIS

Codifi

Job description

Chronicle Heritage is seeking an Archaeological Field Director to support our San Diego office in Southern California. The role oversees field crews, provides training, performs data collection and analysis, and contributes to reporting within a CRM context.

Travel to project sites is expected, with a strong emphasis on safety and collaboration. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in archaeology or related field, 2+ years CRM field experience, and proven leadership in field environments.