Principal Investigator (Terrestrial Archaeology - Arizona)

About the role

SEARCH is seeking a Principal Investigator to support in driving the success of projects and staff in the Southwest region of the United States. The position is based out of our Tucson, AZ office and will primarily support projects in Arizona and New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise regarding field strategies, research, and regulatory requirements at the state, regional, and federal levels
• Prepare research designs and build research teams
• Oversee research, fieldwork, data analysis, report preparation, and other tasks to ensure that the research goals, budgets, schedules, and contract requirements of each project are met
• Recommend and deploy state-of-the-art technology and methodology
• Serve as the primary author and researcher on technical reports
• Ensure research quality, research integrity, and original authorship of all project deliverables
• Prepare research articles, papers, and presentations for academic and industry venues
• Conduct field visits and occasional archaeological fieldwork
• Develop project proposals, cost estimates, and schedules
• Train and mentor archaeologists and report authors
• Maintain the highest professional standards
• Maintain strong project team relationships
• Develop and manage agency and client relationships
• Communicate project developments to the project team, company leadership, and clients

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Anthropology or related field
• Based in/relocating to Tucson, Arizona
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience encompassing time in field, laboratory, and office
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA
• Expertise in state and federal laws and guidelines governing cultural resources management
• Strong Arizona and New Mexico archaeological experience
• Holding permits or eligible for Arizona State Museum PI/PD permits
• Demonstrated ability to support projects in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage cultural resource studies in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Demonstrated client management skills
• Superior technical writing skillset to produce high quality technical reports and to prepare awardable proposals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Qualifications Preferred

• Demonstrative experience obtaining permits across Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico
• Holding BLM and State Land permits in New Mexico and Arizona
• Understanding of ASM curation processes

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions

About SEARCH

SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH's staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.