Senior Archaeologist/ Archaeology Supervisor

AECOM; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Archaeology Supervisor to join their Sacramento team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead cultural resources projects while collaborating with a diverse team of experts. You will be responsible for managing technical work, client interactions, and supervising staff, all within a flexible hybrid work environment. The company values your growth and provides numerous professional development resources, ensuring a rewarding career path. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on communities and the environment, and help shape a sustainable future.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness Programs

Global EAP

Business Travel Programs

Service Awards Programs

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resources management required.
• Experience in supervisory roles and managing cultural resource projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement technical work for cultural resources.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Supervise cultural resource staff and perform technical data analysis.

Skills

Cultural Resources Management

Technical Writing

Project Management

Client Management

Business Development

Supervisory Skills

Data Analysis

Education

BA/BS in Anthropology or Archaeology

Master’s Degree or PhD in related field

Tools

GPS Receivers

Job description

Senior Archaeologist/ Archaeology Supervisor

Company Description
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business. We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career. When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Senior Archaeologist/Archaeology Supervisor to be based in our Sacramento office. The Senior Archaeologist/Archaeology Supervisor would coordinate closely with the Sacramento architectural historians and would be a key member of the Northern California Cultural Resources Group which also includes staff in AECOM’s Oakland and San Francisco offices. The position is a full-time, salaried position that would report to the Sacramento manager of the Natural and Cultural Resources group. The successful candidate would be a core member of the AECOM cultural resources practice and would work closely with AECOM’s team of cultural resource specialists in southern California, Arizona, the Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Coordinating and implementing technical work, conducting technical reviews, and expanding our cultural resource team in Sacramento.
2. Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory framework, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
3. Business development, including prospective client outreach, participation in interviews, and scope and budget development.
4. Contributing to technical approaches and cost estimates for proposals.
5. Performing project management duties such as forecasting, tracking, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, and scheduling.
6. Performing client management duties such as recurring status meetings, milestone check-ins, and day-to-day interfacing.
7. Reviewing contracts for understanding of scope, fee, schedule, and deliverables, and all other contractual obligations.
8. Developing work breakdown structure for control and integrity of work to be performed as defined by the contract.
9. Monitoring and analyzing project costs, commitments, accruals, and changes, and taking corrective action where necessary.
10. Effectively manage schedules and budgets for several simultaneous assignments.
11. Collection and compilation of cultural resources data in support of CEQA and NEPA, and Section 106.
12. Work closely with Project Managers, staff, agencies, and clients to accomplish project objectives.
13. Successfully manage cultural resources tasks on both large and small projects.
14. Supervise cultural resource staff and project teams in the field, office, and laboratory, as needed.
15. Interview and hire temporary and full-time archaeology staff for the Sacramento office.
16. Complete cultural resource assignments with strong attention to detail.
17. Coordinate with Federal, State, and local agencies on project issues related to cultural resources.
18. Perform technical data analysis and reporting for various CEQA, NEPA and project permitting documents.
19. Obtain permits from federal land management agencies and state agencies to access their confidential records and utilize them in report writing.
20. Work with tribes and support federal, State, and local agency tribal consultations.
21. Work on interdisciplinary teams of subject matter experts and planners.
22. Complete project management training to become a certified AECOM project manager.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. BA/BS in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field plus 6 years of relevant experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology and cultural resources management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
2. Current valid driver’s license and U.S. government issued identification.
3. Some travel may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree or PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or a closely related field preferred.
2. 10 years of experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology and cultural resources management.
3. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in the field or in the office.
4. Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualification standards for Archaeology.
5. Experience managing or mentoring staff at all levels.
6. Experience supervising large crews and/or multiple crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal environmental regulatory framework for cultural resources, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and California cultural resources rules and regulations.
8. Demonstration of excellent technical writing skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills.
9. Experience managing cultural resources management projects, including budgets, scheduling, and scopes of work.
10. Experience leading/assisting with tribal consultation and familiarity with tribal representatives for California tribes.
11. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, agencies, and clients.
12. Proficiency in the use of GPS receivers and associated devices (e.g. tablets) for GPS data collection.
13. Relevant field experience in California and/or Western US.
14. Advanced knowledge in one or more specialty scientific areas (e.g., lithic or faunal analysis; osteology; or historical archaeology).
15. Experience working with an interdisciplinary team of subject matter experts and planners.

Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required. Offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $92,000.00 - $160,000.00. AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs. With infrastructure investment accelerating worldwide, our services are in great demand, and there’s never been a better time to be at AECOM! Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. Join us and let’s get started.
ReqID: J10086209
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid