Senior Archaeologist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.; Michigan; In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Terracon is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to lead complex projects, ensure CRM compliance, and mentor field and staff. You will oversee permits, timelines, and budgets while maintaining high safety and quality standards for diverse clients.

The role requires a graduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology and 15+ years of experience, with SOI qualification and Authorized Project Reviewer status. Expect active client engagement and opportunities to shape strategic CRM solutions.

Competenze

• Minimum 15 years of experience in archaeology/related field.
• SOI qualification required.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Mansioni

• Provide archaeological services for diverse projects and clients.
• Lead safety efforts and model a safe work environment.
• Promote ongoing quality monitoring and improvement on projects.
• Act as Principal Archaeologist guiding projects and staff.
• Oversee permits, risk, timeline and budget.
• Lead complex projects with innovative investigation techniques.
• Prepare written reports and treatment plans with recommendations.
• Develop and update technical policies/procedures.
• Provide technical direction and training to staff.
• Support business development and client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal CRM requirements.
• Participate in the Archaeology PRG and professional organizations.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Safety management

Quality assurance

Client relations

Formazione

Graduate degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Descrizione del lavoro

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.