Senior Archaeological PI & Growth Leader

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Archaeological Principal Investigator to lead field studies, desktop reviews, and project permitting for private renewable energy and land development clients. Offices include Baton Rouge LA and New Orleans LA.

The successful candidate will oversee cultural resources projects, supervise field investigations, support client service, and participate in business development with federal and state agencies. Travel is required (2–10 days per trip).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Archaeology/Anthropology.
• Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in Archaeology.
• Prefer but do not require RPA registrant.
• Ability to perform cultural resources reviews and become permitted for field investigations in multiple states.
• 10+ years of experience as a Principal Investigator.
• 5-10 years of consulting experience minimum.
• Knowledgeable in North American archaeology.
• Knowledge and experience in the energy market as well as with NEPA, Section 106, and federal, state, and local agencies environmental review processes and requirements.
• Experience with state and federal agency and tribal consultation, and excellent reputation within the professional and regulatory communities.
• Ability to prepare scopes and costs for projects as part of business development efforts.
• Able to manage field technicians to successfully complete fieldwork.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Demonstrable experience for successful completion of technical reports and research.
• Familiarity with GPS and GIS applications and software.
• Able to travel for project work on a regular basis (typically 2-10 days per trip). Travel will be a mix of regional and national.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will oversee and conduct projects in a team environment, supporting existing cultural resource staff at times and working independently at other times.
• Lead cultural resources file reviews and assess site risk profiles.
• Draft proposals and work plans and lead document preparation.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of cultural resource technical reports.
• Coordinate with clients and sub consultants and consult with federal and state agencies.
• Direct supervision of field investigations and travel for project work.

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks an Archaeological Principal Investigator to lead field studies, desktop reviews, and project permitting for private renewable energy and land development clients. Offices include Baton Rouge LA and New Orleans LA.

The successful candidate will oversee cultural resources projects, supervise field investigations, support client service, and participate in business development with federal and state agencies. Travel is required (2–10 days per trip).