Senior CRM Archaeologist & Project Lead

Environmental Research Group, LLC; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Paid time off

Fitness stipend

401(k) plan

Job summary

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a full-time Senior Project Archaeologist to lead CRM projects for federal and state clients across the eastern, midwestern and southeastern United States. The role blends project management, technical leadership, field direction, report preparation and client coordination.

Candidates near North Carolina, Virginia or within half a day’s drive of Charlotte preferred; position is virtual-work-friendly when not on field assignments (about 40%

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
• At least five years CRM experience with field leadership and report writing.
• Experience leading archaeological field crews and managing deliverables.
• Experience with Phase I surveys, Phase II testing or monitoring during construction.
• Working knowledge of Section 106, NEPA, and state guidelines for the work states.
• Strong writing, editing, communication, data analysis, time management, and organization.
• Ability to travel up to 40% of time.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from kickoff to final deliverable, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, field execution, documentation and closeout.
• Direct Phase I surveys, Phase II testing and evaluation, monitoring and other field investigations as needed.
• Coordinate field mobilizations, logistics, safety planning, data quality, and client contacts.
• Prepare and contribute to technical reports, regulatory documents, research designs, methodologies, proposals and scopes of work.
• Review field records, GIS data, analyses, and products for quality and compliance.
• Apply Section 106, NEPA and state guidance to planning and fieldwork.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure high quality deliverables across ERG.
• Use GIS-enabled field data collection, mapping, analysis and reporting tools.
• Travel to project sites for fieldwork up to ~40%.

Skills

Project leadership

Technical writing

Client communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

GIS data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

GIS

Job description

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a full-time Senior Project Archaeologist to lead CRM projects for federal and state clients across the eastern, midwestern and southeastern United States. The role blends project management, technical leadership, field direction, report preparation and client coordination.

Candidates near North Carolina, Virginia or within half a day’s drive of Charlotte preferred; position is virtual-work-friendly when not on field assignments (about 40%