Project Archeologist

Barnard Construction Company, Inc.; Tichnor (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in heavy-civil construction is seeking a skilled archaeologist to join their team. This role involves conducting archaeological monitoring on complex construction projects across North America, ensuring the protection of cultural resources while adhering to strict guidelines. Candidates must have a graduate degree in archaeology, be a registered professional archaeologist, and possess strong reporting skills. The company offers competitive wages, a generous health plan, and the opportunity to work on challenging projects that set the standard for excellence in the construction industry. If you thrive in demanding environments and are passionate about preserving cultural heritage, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

401(k) Plans

Generous Health Plan

Challenging Career Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess a graduate degree in archaeology and be a registered professional archaeologist.
• 3 years of experience in archaeological monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction activities to protect and document archaeological materials.
• Prepare detailed daily reports and coordinate findings with government employees.

Skills

Archaeological Monitoring

Cultural Resource Reporting

Fieldwork Methodology

Physical Stamina

Education

Graduate Degree in Archaeology

Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology or Related Field

Job description

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects underway across North America. Barnard is ranked by Engineering News-Record, a leading construction industry periodical, as one of the nation’s Top 400 civil contractors. We specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission and distribution, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive wages, 401(k)s, a generous health plan, and challenging career opportunities with a financially solid company. Barnard’s people are the reason for the success of the company. Our reputation attracts the highest quality personnel, people who are committed to producing projects that set a standard for excellence. At Barnard, we build the riskiest, most difficult, complex jobs we can find and we hire people who thrive on tough work and demanding opportunities.

Qualifications

Must possess competence in the following areas in order to perform this role in a safe, productive and effective manner:

• Graduate degree in Archaeology
• Registered Professional Archaeologist
• Conduct archaeological monitoring (defined as observation of construction excavation activities by qualified archaeologists in order to identify, recover, protect and/or document archaeological information or materials of the construction of C157 (and any associated construction activities).
• Prepare a detailed daily report which describes the results of the archaeological monitoring in a professional cultural resource report.
• Understand project specifications regarding cultural resource requirements.
• Coordinate with Government employees any findings and recommendations.
• All fieldwork methodology associated with horizontal/vertical site delineation/recordation, testing and/or mitigation must follow the requirements for reporting and fieldwork outlined in the Arkansas State Plan Appendices B: Guidelines for Cultural Resources Fieldwork and Report Writing in Arkansas revised January 01, 2010 (State Plan).

Responsibilities

• Must have a bachelor's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field, and 3 years of experience.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort, handling average weight objects of 25 pounds.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, balance, climb or crawl.
• Ability to tolerate heights without fear.
• Ability to maintain balance.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time, reach for, handle, and manipulate items and to work in extreme weather conditions (cold and wet).
• Able to work long, irregular and varied hours, 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to safely and effectively perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

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