Senior Field Archaeologist & Project Lead

Stantec; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an experienced archaeology professional to lead cultural resources fieldwork and regional business development. You will supervise teams, coordinate field activities, prepare reports, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across multiple projects.

The role requires a Master's in Archaeology (or related field) and a minimum of five years of experience, with travel flexibility and a strong track record in delivering high-quality technical work.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Archaeology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget.
• Completing QA/QC on deliverables.
• Contribute to and lead business field efforts across the geographic region.
• Interact and interface with clients and environmental regulators.
• Contract document preparation, including detailed design drawings and specifications, and project permitting.
• Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.
• Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff.
• Review work of junior staff.
• Applies technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues.
• Provide oversight of project delivery, quality control, technical quality, documents quality, and best practices in the execution of work.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reinforce and further develop Stanc's high-performance culture with a focus on innovation, speed, and productivity.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the company.
• Uphold a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and focuses on the customer and service delivery.
• Provide support through ongoing collaboration with Business Operating Unit Operations, Regional Business Leaders, Regional Leaders, and BC Operating Leaders regarding resolution of operational issues identified within the BC.
• Support BC with developing, attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent

Skills

Business development

Leadership

Project management

Safety communications

Written/verbal direction

Field data collection

Driving license

Willing to travel

Education

Master's degree in Archaeology

Tools

GPS

Total Station

Transit

Job description

Stantec is seeking an experienced archaeology professional to lead cultural resources fieldwork and regional business development. You will supervise teams, coordinate field activities, prepare reports, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance across multiple projects.

The role requires a Master's in Archaeology (or related field) and a minimum of five years of experience, with travel flexibility and a strong track record in delivering high-quality technical work.