Project Archaeologist

Terracon; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Field Director-level Project Archaeologist to join their dynamic cultural resource team in Raleigh, NC. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead archaeological projects across the Southeast, ensuring high-quality standards while collaborating with talented teams. You will conduct fieldwork, identify artifacts, and engage with clients and stakeholders. If you have a graduate degree in archaeology or anthropology and a strong background in cultural resource management, this is your chance to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Bonus Programs

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required with 5+ years of CRM experience.
• Ability to travel and work in various environmental settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological projects and manage field crews.
• Conduct fieldwork, write reports, and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Cultural Resource Management (CRM)

Fieldwork

Report Writing

Artifact Identification

Archival Research

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Physical Stamina

Education

Graduate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Cultural Resource Team in Raleigh, NC!

Are you passionate about archaeology and ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the hunt for a Field Director-level Project Archaeologist to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This is your chance to lead archaeological projects across North Carolina and the Southeast region, while collaborating with our talented cultural resource teams nationwide. This is a full-time position with benefits. The position may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, conducting laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
2. Responsible for conducting fieldwork and writing reports for archaeological projects.
3. Manages a field crew and ensures that Field Technicians and Crew Chiefs are performing fieldwork to the highest standards.
4. May serve as Principal Investigator (PI) on survey, testing, and small data recovery projects.
5. Conducts archival research or field documentation and ensures the team is recording appropriate information or conducting appropriate analyses.
6. Confidently identifies artifacts and recognizes natural and cultural features/stratigraphy.
7. Responsible for ensuring field forms, data collection, and sample collection are consistent, complete, accurate, and follow project-specific requirements.
8. Prepares proposals and simple Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) documents.
9. Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
10. Ability to work and communicate with others in various environmental settings.
11. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely using both written and verbal skills.
12. Ability to multi-task within flexible/fluid schedules and project needs.
13. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and walking on uneven surfaces carrying at least 20 lbs. of equipment, and ability to work in extreme (hot/cold) weather conditions.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required:

1. Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 5 years of Cultural Resource Management (CRM) experience.
2. Ability to travel for extended periods of time, as needed (primarily throughout the southeast U.S.).
3. Familiarity with the cultural history of the southeast.
4. Secretary of Interior (SOI) qualified.
5. Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.
6. Ability to pass drug screening.
7. Possession of a U.S. driver’s license, with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.