Senior Field Archaeologist & Project Director

Stantec; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Ten paid holidays and generous leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Archaeology professional to manage cultural resources projects and lead regional business development. You will coordinate fieldwork, write reports, and ensure quality across deliverables while collaborating with clients, regulators, and interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes safety, mentoring junior staff, and driving regional growth.

Travel to field sites is required. We value a Master’s in Archaeology and at least five years of relevant experience, with a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Archaeology or related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in technical archaeology projects.
• Ability to travel and work across regions.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks and projects to meet scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Perform QA/QC on deliverables and lead field efforts.
• Interface with clients, regulators, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Prepare contract documents, drawings, and project permits.
• Support HSSE policies and provide mentoring to junior staff.

Skills

Communications

Technical liaison

Business development

Project delivery leadership

Safety and risk awareness

Mentoring juniors

Education

Master’s degree in Archaeology

Minimum 5 years experience

Travel ability

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Field data collection

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Senior Archaeology professional to manage cultural resources projects and lead regional business development. You will coordinate fieldwork, write reports, and ensure quality across deliverables while collaborating with clients, regulators, and interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes safety, mentoring junior staff, and driving regional growth.

Travel to field sites is required. We value a Master’s in Archaeology and at least five years of relevant experience, with a