Senior Archaeologist | Principal Investigator | North Carolina

Job Summary

Chronicle Heritage is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to lead technical studies and provide technical oversight in the Mid-Atlantic region, including North and South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. The position is based in Tarboro, North Carolina, with flexibility for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables
• Provide technical oversight and interdisciplinary team oversight
• Provide quality control for all deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Train and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development
• Interface with clients and external stakeholders
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting CRM and general industry trends
• Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate resources or the potential for resources
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
• Hire Type: Full-time (salaried)
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, normal business hours
• Location: North Carolina, hybrid

Required Qualifications

• SOI-Qualified (advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field)
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience leading projects in Mid-Atlantic (North Carolina and Virginia preferred) including 4+ years of experience managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects
• Comprehensive understanding of legal framework of CRM with excellent understanding of NRHP criteria and application to the region
• Demonstratable report writing experience including technical reports, treatment plans, and comprehensive data recovery reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications including experience preparing deliverables on schedule using report templates and style guides
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with GPR, and other remote sensing techniques and Geographic Information Systems
• Experience managing a lab including artifact analysis, developing and implementing laboratory policies and procedures, and communicating results and findings to relevant parties
• Experience with MDOT, VDOT, or NCDOT contracts and project execution

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.