Remote-Friendly Archaeology Principal Investigator

Westland Resources; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

PTO

401k matching

Flexible work schedules

Remote/Hybrid possibilities

Job summary

WestLand is seeking a full-time Archaeology Principal Investigator to lead our Cultural Resources team in Arizona. The PI will manage research, survey, data recovery, and reporting, mentor staff, and ensure agency compliance. The role may be based in Tucson or Phoenix with potential hybrid work.

Excellent reports and client communications are essential, along with PI qualifications. The role requires strong expertise in cultural resources law and large project management, offering growth in a

Qualifications

• PhD preferred or MA with appropriate experience and permits.
• Five years of cultural resources management field experience in the American Southwest.
• Must hold a Principal Investigator permit or qualifications to obtain one.
• Expertise in local, state, and federal cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Experience managing large cultural resources survey and data recovery projects.
• Proficiency in writing and reviewing technical archaeological reports.

Responsibilities

• Review project technical approach prior to fieldwork.
• Review weekly progress reports from field and laboratory directors.
• Report project status to the Division Director and Principal in Charge.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in client meetings.
• Develop Historic Properties Treatment Plans and syntheses for data recovery reports.
• Ensure compliance with agency guidelines and maintain client relationships.
• Develop scopes of work and budgets aligned to client schedules.

Skills

Cultural resources mgmt

Field experience

PI permit

Report writing

Project management

Education

PhD preferred

MA degree with permits considered

Job description

WestLand is seeking a full-time Archaeology Principal Investigator to lead our Cultural Resources team in Arizona. The PI will manage research, survey, data recovery, and reporting, mentor staff, and ensure agency compliance. The role may be based in Tucson or Phoenix with potential hybrid work.

Excellent reports and client communications are essential, along with PI qualifications. The role requires strong expertise in cultural resources law and large project management, offering growth in a