Senior Archaeologist | Project Manager | Pacific Northwest

Chronicle Heritage; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chronicle Heritage is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to serve as a Project Manager based in Portland, OR, with an option for remote work. You will collaborate with Office Principals and senior staff to navigate federal, state, and municipal guidelines for clients.

The role involves leading studies, coordinating field and desktop work, and ensuring high-quality deliverables while maintaining regulatory compliance. Strong management, client relations, and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects.
• 2+ years serving as Project Manager or Principal Investigator on such projects.
• Expert knowledge of CRM principles, practices, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies and ensure high-quality, on-time deliverables.
• Oversee field and desktop research and impact analysis.
• Provide technical and interdisciplinary team oversight.
• Quality control for all deliverables and regulatory compliance.
• Train and mentor staff and engage in professional development.
• Interface with clients and external stakeholders.
• Maintain knowledge of CRM regulations and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and pursue new leads.
• Oversee field investigations and data interpretation for complex problems.

Skills

CRM knowledge

Project management

Team leadership

Client interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology

Advanced degree in archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GIS (benefit)

Job description

Position:Senior Archaeologist | Project Manager | Pacific Northwest

Location: Portland, OR

Job Id:1129

# of Openings:1

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management (CRM) 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 currently seeking a Senior Archaeologist to serve as a Project Manager based out of our Portland office, with an option for remote work. The successful applicant will work alongside our existing Office Principals and other senior staff to successfully navigate a variety of federal, state, and municipal ordinances for our clients.

Schedule:Monday–Friday, normal business hours

The Senior Archaeologist will:

• Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables


• Oversee and coordinate with teams conducting both field and desktop research and impact analysis


• 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


• Demonstrate technical excellence in area of expertise and maintain knowledge of best management practices


• 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


• Develop and maintain existing and new business relationships in collaboration with other senior staff and Office Principals


• Strategically identify and pursue new leads, oversee the preparation of proposals, and procure project contracts

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field


• 5+ years of experience managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects of various sizes and complexity, including technical, project, or program management roles within an environmental, engineering, or cultural consulting firm


• 2+ years of experience serving as a Project Manager or Principal Investigator on survey, testing, and data recovery projects


• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of CRM and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations


• Knowledge of and experience in applying research methods and forming and maintaining effective client and interagency internal-team relationships


• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field


• 7+ years of experience preparing a variety of technical reports, including treatment plans and comprehensive data recovery reports


• Eligible to be an Oregon Qualified Archaeologist, or meet the SOI Standards for Archaeology, or meet the Washington State Statute 27.53.030


• Professional accreditation


• Ability to manage projects and teams as a leader and/or supervisor and to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent verbal and written skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a large, multi-disciplinary team and promote and sustain effective working relationships with clients, the public, and other agencies


• Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

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].