Remote Lead Archaeologist & Principal Investigator

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Billings (MT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Lead Archaeologist - Principal Investigator to direct cultural resources projects in the Pacific Northwest. The role combines project leadership, technical reporting, and client coordination within a hybrid/remote work setting. The position requires a Master's in Archaeology or Anthropology (Ph.D.

preferred) with six or more years of industry experience. Responsibilities include supervising fieldwork, developing study designs, mentoring staff, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology required.
• Experience leading complex cultural resources projects.
• Ability to mentor staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical writing and QA/QC for NRHP/SHPO reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic project leadership and oversee technical approach.
• Mentor staff and develop protocols for cultural resources projects.
• Oversee fieldwork, data collection, and final report production.
• Draft and review technical reports and NRHP compliance documents.
• Coordinate proposals, budgets, and client relationships.
• Travel up to ~20% as needed.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical writing

Mentorship

Quality control

Communication

Team coordination

Risk assessment

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology

Ph.D. in Archaeology or Anthropology

Tools

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Lead Archaeologist - Principal Investigator to direct cultural resources projects in the Pacific Northwest. The role combines project leadership, technical reporting, and client coordination within a hybrid/remote work setting. The position requires a Master's in Archaeology or Anthropology (Ph.D.

preferred) with six or more years of industry experience. Responsibilities include supervising fieldwork, developing study designs, mentoring staff, and