Field Director, Archaeology — Lead Field Crews & Travel

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem provided

Travel and lodging covered

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Tucson seeks an Assistant Project Archaeologist – Field Director to lead field crew activities and support office tasks. The role emphasizes field-based work, project management, and ensuring QA/QC across assignments.

The candidate will supervise crews, train junior staff, and collaborate with Project Managers on deliverables for renewables, oil and gas, and transportation projects. Travel across Arizona may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• 2+ years as a field archaeologist in the Southwest.
• Experience leading field crews on diverse projects.
• Strong QA/QC review of field documents and site forms.
• Ability to adapt to weather, client needs, and crew changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist projects with technical approach and QA/QC.
• Develop and manage deliverables for complex projects.
• Foster team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Make project decisions with sound judgment within parameters.
• Oversee fieldwork, data collection, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Field supervision

QA/QC

GPS data collection

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

ESRI Field Maps

Geodes

Field tablets

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants in Tucson seeks an Assistant Project Archaeologist – Field Director to lead field crew activities and support office tasks. The role emphasizes field-based work, project management, and ensuring QA/QC across assignments.

The candidate will supervise crews, train junior staff, and collaborate with Project Managers on deliverables for renewables, oil and gas, and transportation projects. Travel across Arizona may be required.