Lead Project Archaeologist – NHPA/Section 106 Specialist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Archaeologist with demonstrated experience in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and general Eastern region, as well as NHPA requirements. The role supports a growing cultural resources team for a leading environmental consulting firm.

The project involves task management, field crew supervision, and technical reporting under senior leadership. Travel within the Mid-Atlantic region is required, with potential additional travel outside the region.

Qualifications

• Professional writing and communication skills are essential.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
• RPA credential or eligible.
• Experience leading archaeological field investigations and cultural resource projects.
• Demonstrated leadership to improve technical performance and foster innovation.
• Ability to mentor staff and manage safety in field operations.
• Strong project delivery direction and safety communication.
• Proficient in GIS and field data collection techniques.
• Clean driving record and valid license.

Responsibilities

• Act as task manager for complex cultural resource investigations across multiple sectors.
• Supervise field personnel; maintain field records, maps, notes, photos, and equipment.
• Apply knowledge of NHPA and Phase I–III archaeological investigations.
• Contribute to archaeological reports and assessments.
• Coordinate with project managers and field staff on large projects.
• Participate in HSSE policies and guidelines for all work.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to developing staff.
• Travel within the Mid-Atlantic region; longer travel possible.

Skills

Professional writing

RPA eligibility

RPA credential

Field investigations

Leadership

Innovation

Self-awareness

Project discipline

Written & verbal direction

Safety communication

Field data collection

ArcGIS proficiency

Driving

Education

Master’s Degree in anthropology/archaeology or related discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

ESRI Field Maps

Survey 1-2-3

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Project Archaeologist with demonstrated experience in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast and general Eastern region, as well as NHPA requirements. The role supports a growing cultural resources team for a leading environmental consulting firm.

The project involves task management, field crew supervision, and technical reporting under senior leadership. Travel within the Mid-Atlantic region is required, with potential additional travel outside the region.