Project Archaeologist - Field Lead & Reports

Colliers Engineering & Design; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Archaeologist to support the Cultural Resources team in Texas, coordinating field investigations and delivering technical reports.

The successful candidate will supervise field crews, develop methodologies with Principal Investigators, and prepare desktop assessments, Phase I/II/III deliverables, and regulatory documents, while managing schedules and budgets and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology (or closely related field) with field school or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology preferred.
• 3–5+ years of professional archaeological experience including survey, excavation, field supervision, and reporting.
• Experience directing field crews and managing field documentation.
• Familiarity with 106 NHPA, Texas Antiquities Code, and THC standards preferred.
• Proficiency with GPS/GNSS, GIS-based data collection, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise archaeological field investigations (surveys, shovel testing, excavation, monitoring).
• Develop field methodologies with PIs, coordinate staffing, and implement scopes of work.
• Prepare draft reports, assessments, memoranda, and regulatory documents for PI review.
• Conduct background research using Atlas, historic maps, and existing records.
• Prepare site forms, field docs, artifact inventories, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with GIS to create project boundaries, site maps, and final figures.
• QA/QC field records, GPS data, photos, and GIS deliverables.
• Assist with scheduling, resource allocation, and budget tracking.
• Provide mentorship to Field Directors and technicians; contribute to Phase II/III work.
• Assist with Texas Antiquities Permit documentation and THC coordination.

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Archaeologist to support the Cultural Resources team in Texas, coordinating field investigations and delivering technical reports.

The successful candidate will supervise field crews, develop methodologies with Principal Investigators, and prepare desktop assessments, Phase I/II/III deliverables, and regulatory documents, while managing schedules and budgets and traveling as needed.