Project Archeology Coordinator

Montrose Environmental Group; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading environmental services provider as a Project Archeology Coordinator. This position involves assisting Cultural Resources specialists with fieldwork coordination, staff management, and maintaining project standards. You will engage with a multidisciplinary team while contributing to sustainable environmental solutions.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 4% employer match

Progressive vacation policies and parental leave

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or similar.
• Experience in environmental fieldwork and construction is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills required; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fieldwork needs and check staff availability.
• Draft survey and monitoring assignments.
• Maintain accurate project files and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you as a Project Archeology Coordinator at Montrose!

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients’ decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.

We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and are approaching 3,000 employees – all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Project Archeology Coordinator position will assist a multidisciplinary team of accomplished Cultural Resources specialists on a variety of projects based in California.

The Project Archeology Coordinator will support Cultural Resources Project Managers with determining fieldwork needs, coordinating with construction crews, checking archaeology staff availability, and preparing fieldwork assignments. The Project Archeology Coordinator will gain experience in managing and directing others on project assignments.

**IMPORTANT NOTE**

This position can be performed remotely; however, the candidate must be available to work hours in the Pacific Time Zone. This would include being available to respond to staffing requests in the early morning hours (before 7 am PST) or evening hours (after 6 pm PST), and weekends, as needed.

While we welcome applicants from across the U.S., the ideal candidate will be based in the Western region—preferably in California or neighboring states such as Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, or Washington—to align more closely with team collaboration and time zone expectations.

As a key member of the team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities:

• Reviewing weekly schedules and determine arch field staff needs, including but not limited to:

  • Coordination with construction foreman/crews

  • Weekly coordination with subconsultants and internal field staff for availability

  • Regular check-ins with arch field staff for any updates from the field

  • Working with Project Managers on schedule needs

• Drafting survey/monitoring assignments

• Maintaining accurate project files

• Maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Maintaining knowledge of regulatory standards in environmental technical areas.

• Interacting with customers and clients

• Working effectively, both independently and in a team setting.

• Exercising safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs

• Participating in the Company’s continuous improvement programs and providing support to team efforts

• Keeping up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops

• Performing other duties as assigned

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $75,000-$90,000, commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials, and geography.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage

• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match

• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance

• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career.

• Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges.

• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues.

• Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups

YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A Bachelor's degree with a major in an environmental field such as Anthropology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field requiring equivalent coursework in environmental studies.

• Must have a working knowledge of environmental fieldwork and construction work. Experience working within the utility sector is a plus

• Excellent communication skills, as the position will require regular phone calls to construction and field staff. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel and ability to use related computer systems and software.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to work well with others as part of a team.

• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

• The position may involve local travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [e-mail] for assistance.

MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

We are a rapidly growing company that values individual leadership, initiative, and impactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.

The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients’ biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.

Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, archaeologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.

Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us at montrose-env.com !

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.