Field Director, Archaeology & Cultural Resources

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Field Director, Archaeology in Metairie, Louisiana. The role involves managing archaeological surveys, site documentation, and supervising field technicians in a multi-disciplinary setting within the South Central region and nationally.

The position emphasizes NRHP/NEPA compliance and rigorous reporting. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related field, strong writing and communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 80% with a valid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Familiar with field study design, documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.
• Commitment to employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage archaeological surveys and site documentation, including feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); site descriptions; photographs; and mapping.
• Possess the technical knowledge to supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in our Resources, Transportation, and Water Business Groups in the region to plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts.
• Manage the production of professional quality reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Writing and communication

Self-starter

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History or related field

Master's Degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

HDR is seeking a Field Director, Archaeology in Metairie, Louisiana. The role involves managing archaeological surveys, site documentation, and supervising field technicians in a multi-disciplinary setting within the South Central region and nationally.

The position emphasizes NRHP/NEPA compliance and rigorous reporting. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in archaeology or related field, strong writing and communication skills, and willingness to travel up to 80% with a valid