Senior Archaeologist | Principal Investigator | North Carolina

Chronicle Heritage; Tarboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chronicle Heritage is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to serve as Principal Investigator for the Mid-Atlantic region. The position is based in Tarboro, NC with a hybrid remote option.

You will lead technical studies, supervise interdisciplinary teams, ensure quality deliverables, and mentor staff while engaging with clients and stakeholders. Strong CRM knowledge and report-writing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• This role requires an SOI-Qualified advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience leading Mid-Atlantic projects (NC/VA preferred) including 4+ years in survey, testing, and data recovery.
• Strong understanding of CRM legal framework with NRHP criteria for the region.
• Proven report writing experience including technical reports and treatment plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and preparing deliverables per templates and style guides.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables.
• Provide technical oversight and interdisciplinary team oversight.
• Provide quality control for all deliverables and compliance with regulations.
• Train and mentor staff and engage in professional development.
• Interface with clients and external stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CRM regulations and industry trends.
• Oversee field investigations to assess resources and project sites.
• Direct data collection, analysis, and interpretation; propose recommendations.

Skills

Project leadership

CRM knowledge

Report writing

MS Office

Driver's license

Mid-Atlantic experience

Education

SOI-Qualified (advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field)

Tools

GPR

Geographic Information Systems

Job description

Location:

Tarboro, NC

Remote Status:

Hybrid

Job Id:

1146

# of Openings:

1

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven cultural resources consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is hiring a Senior Archaeologist to serve as a Principal Investigator for the Mid-Atlantic region, including North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. The position is based in Tarboro, North Carolina, with the option of working remotely, depending on the applicant. The successful applicant will work alongside our existing Office Principal, Project Manager, and Senior staff, who are based throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities and Duties

This position will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables
• Provide technical oversight and interdisciplinary team oversight
• Provide quality control for all deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Train and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development
• Interface with clients and external stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
• Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate resources or the potential for resources
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, normal business hours

Location:

North Carolina, hybrid

Required Qualifications:

• SOI-Qualified (advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field)
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience leading projects in Mid-Atlantic (North Carolina and Virginia preferred) including 4+ years of experience managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects
• Comprehensive understanding of legal framework of CRM with excellent understanding of NRHP criteria and application to the region
• Demonstratable report writing experience including technical reports, treatment plans, and comprehensive data recovery reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including experience preparing deliverables on schedule using report templates and style guides
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with GPR, and other remote sensing techniques and Geographic Information Systems
• Experience managing a lab including artifact analysis, developing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures, and communicating results and findings to relevant parties
• Experience with MDOT, VDOT, or NCDOT contracts and project execution.

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact [e-mail].