Project Archaeologist: Lead Field Teams & Reports

Colliers Engineering & Design; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off + holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Project Archaeologist to support cultural resources investigations across Texas and nearby states. You will coordinate field investigations, supervise field staff, analyze data, and prepare reports and regulatory documents.

The role requires strong organizational and writing skills, ability to work independently, manage budgets and schedules, and travel up to 75%. This is a path toward Principal Investigator qualifications with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field required with accredited field school or equivalent experience.
• Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field 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 Section 106, THC standards, and Texas Antiquities regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise archaeological field investigations, including surveys, testing, monitoring, and site documentation.
• Develop field methodologies, coordinate staffing and logistics, and implement project scopes of work.
• Prepare draft desktop assessments, Phase I reports, memoranda, letters, and other deliverables for PI review.
• Conduct background research using atlas, maps, and records; compile data for reports.
• Prepare and review site forms, documentation, inventories, and supporting materials.
• Collaborate with GIS to create project boundaries, maps, figures, and graphics.
• Review field records, GPS data, photographs, and GIS deliverables for quality.
• Assist with scheduling, resource allocation, and tracking progress against budgets.
• Provide mentorship to Field Directors and technicians; supervise Phase II/III work as needed.
• Assist with permit documentation, THC coordination, and regulatory submissions as appropriate.
• Apply state and federal cultural resources regulations to investigations.
• Communicate with managers, clients, subcontractors, and staff to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify challenges early and develop practical solutions.

Skills

Field supervision

Technical reporting

GPS/GNSS

GIS-based data collection

MS Office

Project coordination

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Texas Archeological Sites Atlas

Job description

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Project Archaeologist to support cultural resources investigations across Texas and nearby states. You will coordinate field investigations, supervise field staff, analyze data, and prepare reports and regulatory documents.

The role requires strong organizational and writing skills, ability to work independently, manage budgets and schedules, and travel up to 75%. This is a path toward Principal Investigator qualifications with opportunities for advancement.