Principal Investigator – Archaeology (Texas)
VRX, Inc. · Harris County, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Principal Investigator for archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring projects
- Develop research designs, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules
- Lead field teams and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Provide technical oversight for artifact analysis, site documentation, and reporting
- Prepare and manage Texas Antiquities Permit applications
- Cookordinate with the Texas Historical Commission, TxDOT-ENV, federal agencies, and tribal representatives
- Ensure all work meets state and federal cultural resource requirements
- Author or oversee high-quality technical reports, research designs, and permit documents
- Review and approve site forms, GIS data, and artifact cataloging
- Present findings to clients, agencies, and stakeholders
- Support proposal development and client outreach
- Identify new opportunities and contribute to strategic growth in the Texas market
- Mentor junior archaeologists and field staff
- Provide training in field methods, compliance requirements, and reporting standards
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
- Meets Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
- Minimum 10 years of professional archaeological experience, including supervisory roles
- Demonstrated experience serving as PI on projects in Texas
- Strong knowledge of:
- Texas prehistoric and historic archaeology
- Texas Antiquities Code and THC permitting
- Section 106 compliance
Skills
- Proven ability to write and manage technical reports
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel frequently
- Experience with large-scale linear projects (transportation, utilities, pipelines)
- Familiarity with GIS applications and digital field data collection
- Established relationships with Texas agencies and tribal nations
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary cultural resources teams
- Ability to work outdoors in Texas weather conditions
- Ability to walk long distances, carry equipment, and perform field tasks as needed
- Willingness to travel for extended field assignments