Field Director, Archaeology — Travel‑Ready in SoCal

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with profit sharing

Employee stock ownership plan

Wellness program

Per diem

Travel reimbursements

Technical allowance

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant or Associate Project Archaeologist (Field Director) to join the Southern California Cultural Resource Program. The role oversees field crews and may assist with site forms and reports for energy, transportation, and land development projects.

Work is primarily field-based, with travel within Southern California and potential hybrid or distributed options for qualified California candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology required.
• 2 years of field resources experience; 3+ years preferred.
• Experience supervising archaeology crews and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist field projects, ensuring technical approach and QA/QC.
• Manage field crews, budgets, scheduling, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with clients and agencies to meet requirements.
• Prepare high-quality proposals, work plans, and reports.

Skills

Field supervision

Crew leadership

Project management

QA/QC awareness

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant or Associate Project Archaeologist (Field Director) to join the Southern California Cultural Resource Program. The role oversees field crews and may assist with site forms and reports for energy, transportation, and land development projects.

Work is primarily field-based, with travel within Southern California and potential hybrid or distributed options for qualified California candidates.