Senior Archaeologist

Stantec; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Technical Resource Lead for cultural resources to oversee Phase I/II surveys and manage complex projects across the Southwest, including utilities, transportation, and energy sectors.

You will mentor staff, lead proposals, ensure quality reviews, and build client relationships while navigating NHPA and Section 106 requirements, with travel across AZ and NM.

Qualifications

• MS in cultural resources or archaeology, especially southwestern archaeology.
• Expertise applying Arizona, New Mexico and other state/federal laws for large projects.
• 10+ years supervisory/management consulting experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical resource lead and principal investigator for complex cultural resource investigations across utilities, transportation, renewables, and local government.
• Mentor and supervise staff and project managers; help grow a SW-based cultural resources team.
• Program and financial management for key client programs.
• Ensure high-quality technical products via quality reviews.
• Lead business development and maintain client relationships.
• Lead proposal development: scope, budget, schedule.
• Maintain professional visibility through industry memberships.
• Serve in client-facing and internal leadership for Stantec in the southwestern market.

Skills

Professional writing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Phase I/II surveys

National Register determinations

NHPA Section 106/110

GIS/GPS knowledge

Permitting Arizona/NM

Construction monitoring coordination

Team leadership

Client relations

Education

MS in cultural resources or archaeology

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Your Opportunity

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support.

Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Technical resource lead and/or principal investigator for complex, high profile cultural resource investigations for a variety of clients and sectors including work in the utilities industry (power and gas), transportation, renewable energy, and local government.


• Mentor, supervise, and technical and operations resources for staff and senior project managers. Grow and procure a southwester-based cultural resources team.


• Program management and financial management for key client programs, possibly multidisciplinary management.


• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical products through implementation and of quality review and independent review protocols.


• Lead business development and marketing by building new client relationships and maintaining existing ones.


• Lead technical elements of proposal development, including scope, budget, and schedule to ensure complete satisfaction.


• Maintain a high professional profile externally through membership in professional organizations, continually increasing client contact base.


• Serve in a client-facing and internal-facing leadership position for Stantec. Represent cultural resources strategy and growth in the southwestern market.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Professional writing, problem solving, and communication skills.


• Experience leading and conducting Phase I and II Cultural Resource Surveys in the southwest.


• Proven experience of Determinations of Eligibility for National Register of Historic Places and California Register of Historical Resources.


• Permitted in both Arizona and New Mexico on both State and Federal Lands, or ability to obtain permitting within 6 months of hire


• Impact Assessment of Project Alternatives on Cultural Resources. - Section 106 and 110 (NHPA) Consultation.


• Memoranda of Agreement and Programmatic Agreements.


• Data Recovery and Monitoring Plans.


• Historic Property Treatment Plans.


• Ethnographic Research.


• Native American Consultation.


• NAGPRA Consultation.


• Lead for Construction Monitoring Coordination and Field Coordination.


• Knowledge GIS/GPS and ability to direct others to record and create maps in GIS.


• Registered Professional Archaeologist preferred.


• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.


• Prior to employment with Stantec, this position may require the successful completion of a physical and drug screen.

Education and Experience

MS in cultural resources or archaeology, especially southwestern archaeology.

Demonstrated expertise in the application and interpretation of Arizona, New Mexico and other state and federal laws and regulations for large and complex projects.

Minimum 10 years supervisory, management, and team-oriented experience in consulting acquired over at least 10-15 years of progressively responsible cultural resources positions.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$82,900.00 - $124,400.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location:

United States | AZ | Chandler

Other Locations:

United States | CO | Denver

Organization:

2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain-Phoenix AZ

Employee Status:

Regular

Business Justification:

New Position

Travel:

Yes

Schedule:

Full time

Job Posting:

29/07/2026 02:07:13

Req ID:

1006976

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.