Project Archeologist

Barnard Construction; Tichnor (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in heavy-civil construction is seeking a Project Archaeologist to join their dedicated team. This role involves overseeing archaeological monitoring during construction activities, ensuring compliance with cultural resource requirements, and preparing detailed reports. Candidates should possess a graduate degree in archaeology and have experience in the field. The company offers competitive wages and a comprehensive health plan, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about archaeology and construction. If you thrive in challenging environments and are committed to excellence, this position is for you.

Benefits

401(k)

Comprehensive Health Plan

Competitive Wages

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Archaeology and Registered Professional Archaeologist required.
• 3+ years of experience in archaeological monitoring and report preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological monitoring during construction excavation activities.
• Prepare detailed daily reports and coordinate with government agencies.

Skills

Archaeological Monitoring

Report Writing

Coordination with Government Agencies

Fieldwork Methodologies

Education

Graduate Degree in Archaeology

Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Job description

Project Archaeologist

Job Locations: US-AR-Tichnor

ID: 2025-1497

Number of Openings: 1

Category: Field Personnel

Overview

Barnard Construction Company, Inc., based in Bozeman, Montana, is a heavy-civil construction company with projects across North America. Recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the nation's Top 400 civil contractors, we specialize in dam construction and rehabilitation, power transmission, tunneling, inland marine, oil, gas, utility, and sewer and water pipeline projects. We offer competitive wages, 401(k)s, a comprehensive health plan, and challenging career opportunities. Our success is driven by our dedicated personnel, committed to excellence and tackling complex projects that others might shy away from.

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate competence in the following areas to perform this role safely and effectively:

• Graduate degree in Archaeology
• Registered Professional Archaeologist
• Experience in archaeological monitoring, including observation of construction excavation activities to identify, recover, and document archaeological information or materials related to the construction of C157 and associated activities.
• Ability to prepare detailed daily reports describing monitoring results in a professional manner.
• Understanding of project specifications regarding cultural resource requirements.
• Coordination with government agencies regarding findings and recommendations.
• Adherence to fieldwork methodologies outlined in the Arkansas State Plan Appendices B for cultural resource fieldwork and report writing (revised January 01, 2010).

Responsibilities

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a related field, with at least 3 years of experience.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Handle objects weighing around 25 pounds and perform heavy physical effort.
• Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, and crawl, and tolerate heights without fear.
• Maintain balance and work long hours in extreme weather conditions, including cold and wet environments.
• Work long, irregular hours, typically 50 to 70 hours per week.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to safety and productivity standards as per ADA, FMLA, and other regulations.