Maritime Archaeologist Project Manager

Job Overview

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure LLC, a leading engineering and environmental firm, is seeking a full-time Maritime Archaeologist/Project Manager in its Tampa, FL office. This high-impact role involves leading marine cultural resources projects from planning through execution and final reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead maritime archaeologist on projects requiring compliance with Section 106 and related federal and state regulations
• Act as or support the Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA) responsible for project-specific archaeological interpretations, recommendations, and technical sign-off
• Manage maritime archaeology scopes across multiple concurrent projects, including planning, execution, budgeting, and schedule adherence
• Interface directly with regulatory agencies (e.g., BOEM, SHPOs) and represent APTIM in technical discussions
• Lead the collection, review and interpretation of marine geophysical datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler) for identification of potential cultural resources
• Direct anomaly screening, prioritization, and investigation strategies for archaeological targets
• Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures for archaeological data review, interpretation, and reporting
• Integrate geophysical data with archival research, historical context, and ground-truthing results
• Lead preparation and final QA/QC of technical deliverables, including Phase I archaeological assessments, remote sensing reports, and clearance/avoidance recommendations
• Ensure all deliverables are technically defensible, internally consistent, and regulator-ready
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff and contribute to the growth and development of the cultural resources team
• Support proposal development, including technical approach, scope definition, and cost estimating
• Provide technical input for project planning and survey design

Qualifications/Competencies/Experience

• Master's degree (preferred) or Bachelor's degree in Maritime Archaeology, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in maritime archaeology or marine cultural resources
• Meets Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
• Demonstrated experience functioning as a Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA) or equivalent lead role
• Proven ability to independently develop and defend archaeological interpretations and recommendations
• Extensive experience collecting, reviewing and interpreting marine geophysical data for cultural resources identification
• Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated record of regulator-accepted deliverables
• Experience with federal and state regulatory frameworks, including Section 106 compliance
• Experience supporting offshore energy, coastal restoration, or marine infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with geophysical survey methods and datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler, boomer)
• Experience preparing clearance/avoidance recommendations for offshore investigations (e.g., vibracores, borings, anchoring activities)
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of staff, equipment and subcontracted resources
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, both in-office and in the field, working across multidisciplinary technical and project teams of varying experience levels
• Promote teamwork, coaches and guides others
• Able to operate independently with minimal oversight and contribute immediately to active projects
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to clients, regulators, and internal teams

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunities for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP).

Employee Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
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