Field Lead Archaeologist Consultant

WSP in the U.S.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support our Earth & Environment team across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This role blends field leadership, research, and client engagement to advance cultural resource management projects.

Expect two-thirds of your time in the field directing surveys, monitoring, and excavations, with the remainder on reporting, site records, and project administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology/historic preservation or related field.
• 3-5 years experience supporting Section 106 and Section 110 compliance.
• Experience leading CRM archaeology projects and supervising field staff.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state cultural resource regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological survey, monitoring, and field teams.
• Support project planning, scoping, and execution for CRM projects.
• Coordinate with clients, landowners, contractors, permitting agencies, and stakeholders.
• Assist clients with compliance under Section 106, Section 110, and related regulations.
• Prepare technical reports, site records, impact assessments, permitting documentation, and data management deliverables.
• Conduct investigations, site evaluations, inspections, and research activities.
• Communicate effectively with regulatory agencies, historic preservation organizations, clients, and partners.
• Maintain knowledge of current archaeological standards, methodologies, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior staff and field personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Promote and uphold WSP's safety, quality, and ethical business practices.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, documentation standards, and retention policies.

Skills

Field leadership

CRM archaeology

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Historic Preservation, or related field

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Project Archaeologist Consultant to support our Earth & Environment team across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. This role blends field leadership, research, and client engagement to advance cultural resource management projects.

Expect two-thirds of your time in the field directing surveys, monitoring, and excavations, with the remainder on reporting, site records, and project administration.