Lead Archaeologist - Field Director, Midwest

Stantec; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an on-call Archaeologist to lead archaeological field projects in the Great Lakes region, including Ohio and Michigan. This role supports a growing cultural resources team within an environmental consulting firm and may become a full-time salaried position.

Responsibilities include directing field studies, QA/QC of data, and on-site safety, with travel and outdoor work in remote locations. Strong leadership and digital data collection skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology or related discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years and preferably 10 years of archaeological field experience.
• Experience leading and managing field crews with NHPA compliance knowledge.
• Experience with digital data collection methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological field projects and field teams for cultural resource investigations.
• Oversee Phase I surveys and archaeological construction monitoring.
• Coordinate tasks and ensure safety and QA/QC of field data.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff in the field.
• Apply technical and practical approaches to develop solutions for project issues.
• Travel to field sites as required.

Skills

Field leadership

Public interaction

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Master's degree in anthropology/archaeology

Bachelor's degree with field lead eligibility

Tools

GPS

ESRI Collector

Survey 1-2-3

Job description

Stantec is seeking an on-call Archaeologist to lead archaeological field projects in the Great Lakes region, including Ohio and Michigan. This role supports a growing cultural resources team within an environmental consulting firm and may become a full-time salaried position.

Responsibilities include directing field studies, QA/QC of data, and on-site safety, with travel and outdoor work in remote locations. Strong leadership and digital data collection skills are required.