Field Director, Archaeology & Cultural Resources

HDR; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a career-level Field Director to lead archaeological surveys, supervise field technicians, and produce professional reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the South Central region, travel up to 80%, and support multi-site cultural resources projects while upholding HDR's employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with field study design and documentation is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory framework for cultural resource management is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage archaeological surveys and site documentation, including feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); site descriptions; photographs; and mapping
• Supervise archaeol. field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in Resources, Transportation, and Water to staff and execute cultural resource projects
• Oversee production of professional reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong writing

Strong communication

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Master's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology/Architectural History

Tools

GIS

Job description

HDR in Metairie, Louisiana, is seeking a career-level Field Director to lead archaeological surveys, supervise field technicians, and produce professional reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the South Central region, travel up to 80%, and support multi-site cultural resources projects while upholding HDR's employee-owned culture.