Field Director

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story.

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. This position supports HDR’s growing CRM program in the Louisiana/Mississippi area and is based in our Metairie, Louisiana office.

Responsibilities

• Manage archaeological surveys and site documentation, including feature and artifact identification and analyses; performing shovel test pits (STPs); site descriptions; photographs; and mapping.
• Possess the technical knowledge to supervise archaeological field technicians and crew chiefs in field and office settings.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in our Resources (strong focus on power market sector), Transportation, and Water Business Groups in the South Central (TX, OK, LA, AR, MS) region and nationally to help plan, staff, and execute major cultural resource management efforts.
• Manage the production of professional quality reports for NRHP and NEPA compliance.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience managing junior staff during fieldwork and report preparation.
• Master's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, Architectural History or closely related field (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to work under varied weather conditions.
• Familiarity with field study design and documentation, regulatory framework for cultural resource management, and GIS utilities.
• Must be able to record cultural resources in the field without any physical assistance (this could include hiking short distances in scrub and native vegetation).
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without assistance.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in person, by telephone, and email.
• Must be able to effectively work in minimally supervised and/or unsupervised environments.
• Must be able to work hours other than 8 to 5, which may include weekends and/or night shifts.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle day or night.
• Approximately 80% travel required.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., rugged terrain, remote locations, hot and cold temperatures).
• Good organizational skills, a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and execute new tasks.
• Applicants will be required to submit both a writing sample and verifiable references.
• Previous work experience in cultural resource projects.

Benefits

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Regular employee status.

Primary location: Metairie, Louisiana. Other locations may include Baton Rouge, Louisiana.