Senior Archaeologist - Regulatory & Cultural Resources Lead

Stantec; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist to join our cultural resources team in Michigan. The role focuses on proposal development, regulatory compliance, and managing archaeological projects, with travel for field investigations across the Midwest.

Office-based but may require fieldwork, including travel to various Stantec offices in Michigan. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in anthropology/archaeology, 10+ years CRM experience, and strong SHPO/THPO relations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in anthropology/archaeology or related discipline.
• At least 10 years’ CRM experience as an archaeologist.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cultural resource project management, particularly in the Upper Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Develop and write technical proposals, including scope development, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Navigate permitting processes and provide guidance on regulatory compliance requirements.
• Coordinate cultural resource investigations across sectors, including utilities, transportation, renewable energy, and local government projects.
• Participate in Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) initiatives.

Skills

Archaeology exp

Proposal writing

Permitting knowledge

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Client relations

Professional network

SHPO/THPO relations

Teamwork

Driving

Education

Masters in anthropology/archaeology

Job description

Stantec seeks an experienced Senior Archaeologist to join our cultural resources team in Michigan. The role focuses on proposal development, regulatory compliance, and managing archaeological projects, with travel for field investigations across the Midwest.

Office-based but may require fieldwork, including travel to various Stantec offices in Michigan. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in anthropology/archaeology, 10+ years CRM experience, and strong SHPO/THPO relations.