Senior Cultural Resources Field Supervisor

Burns & McDonnell; Nevada, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) retirement

Insurance & disability

Wellness programs

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s Southwest Region is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist to work with archaeological crews on surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery for infrastructure projects. This role offers a path to expanded technical responsibility and, over time, potential PI or Principal Investigator duties.

The Specialist will plan and execute field tasks with the project manager and qualified PI, oversee safety and data collection, and assist with field records and report preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field with at least 4 years of field experience, including crew leadership.
• Master’s degree preferred; candidates for PI path should meet Secretary of the Interior and museum qualifications.
• Experience directing or supervising archaeological field crews; consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Section 106 NHPA and state/agency fieldwork requirements.
• Experience with GIS and digital recording workflows is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery per work plans and safety rules.
• Prepare for field mobilization by reviewing records, arranging access and logistics with PI and PM.
• Work under PI/PD authorizations; provide data for permit applications or amendments.
• Train field staff in site identification, data collection, artifact handling, and QC checks.
• Prepare site forms, field summaries, and report sections; communicate findings to PI/PM.
• Travel and overnight field assignments are part of the role.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field leadership

Data collection

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in archaeology/anthropology

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

GPS

GIS

Digital data collection tools

Microsoft Office

Project data systems

Job description

Burns & McDonnell’s Southwest Region is seeking a Cultural Resources Specialist to work with archaeological crews on surveys, monitoring, testing, and data recovery for infrastructure projects. This role offers a path to expanded technical responsibility and, over time, potential PI or Principal Investigator duties.

The Specialist will plan and execute field tasks with the project manager and qualified PI, oversee safety and data collection, and assist with field records and report preparation.