Senior Archaeologist

Terracon; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Senior/Principal Archaeologist in Wisconsin to lead diverse projects, guide teams, and ensure compliance with cultural resource management requirements.

Responsibilities include client engagement, risk and budget oversight, and providing technical direction while mentoring staff. A graduate degree and 15+ years of experience are required to advance in this role.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) with 15+ years experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead team safety efforts and model safe work practices.
• Monitor and improve project quality standards.
• Provide principal archaeologist guidance on complex projects.
• Oversee permits, risk, timelines and budgets.
• Direct technical work and mentor junior staff.
• Develop and present qualifications to clients and stakeholders.
• Apply cultural resource management requirements for compliance.
• Participate in the Archaeology PRG and professional organizations.
• Cultivate new project opportunities as a primary client contact.
• Serve as Authorized Project Reviewer and main Terracon contact.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Quality assurance

Technical direction

Client communication

Business development

Education

Graduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities

Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company.
• Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices.
• Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on all projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.
• Principal Archaeologist providing guidance and support to projects and people.
• Oversee project permits, risk, timeline and budget.
• Senior level scientific professional responsible for leading complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
• Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports and treatment plans.
• Assist in establishing and updating current policies/ procedures for technical projects in field of expertise, to ensure proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff.
• Provide technical direction and training to less experienced professional staff.
• Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects.
• Mastery of local, state and federal Cultural Resource Management requirements to ensure requirements of each entity are met.
• Participate as member of the Archaeology practice resource group (PRG).
• Participate in professional organizations and conferences as a Terracon and industry recognized expert.
• Pursue new project opportunities as the main contact for clients.
• Primary Terracon contact with stakeholders, agencies, tribal representatives, and other interested parties.
• Serves as an Authorized Project Reviewer.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 15 years of experience.
• Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualified.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications:

• Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.