Lead Archaeology Principal Investigator

Colliers Engineering & Design; Holmdel Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth option

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Senior Principal Investigator in New Jersey to lead cultural resource projects, oversee Class I–III surveys, testing, and data recovery, and mentor staff. The role focuses on regulatory compliance with NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA, working with SHPO, agencies, and Tribal Nations.

Ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology, 10–15 years of experience, strong writing skills, and RI/THPO relationships.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field.
• 10–15 years of professional experience.
• Experience leading Class I, II, III surveys, testing, and data recovery.
• NJ experience preferred and PI qualifications for state/federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Act as Principal Investigator for cultural resource projects (Class I–III surveys, testing, data recovery).
• Develop research designs and methodologies for projects.
• Oversee regulatory compliance (NHPA/NEPA/ARPA/NAGPRA) and coordination with SHPO/tribal nations.
• Mentor field directors, crew chiefs, and field staff.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and tribes to facilitate consultation and compliance.
• Provide QA/QC of reports, site forms, and regulatory deliverables.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and staffing; drive profitability.
• Contribute to business development and client relationships.

Skills

Archaeology

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Project management

Team leadership

ArcGIS

Budgeting

Field supervision

Proposal writing

Education

Master's or PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

ArcGIS

Collector

Trimble

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Senior Principal Investigator in New Jersey to lead cultural resource projects, oversee Class I–III surveys, testing, and data recovery, and mentor staff. The role focuses on regulatory compliance with NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, and NAGPRA, working with SHPO, agencies, and Tribal Nations.

Ideal candidate has a Master’s or PhD in Anthropology/Archaeology, 10–15 years of experience, strong writing skills, and RI/THPO relationships.