Senior Archaeologist | Project Manager | Arizona

About the role

The Senior Archaeologist will lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables. They will oversee and coordinate with teams conducting both field and desktop research and impact analysis. The position requires extensive experience in managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical studies and ensure clients receive high-quality, on-time deliverables
• Oversee and coordinate with teams conducting both field and desktop research and impact analysis
• 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
• Demonstrate technical excellence in area of expertise and maintain knowledge of best management practices
• Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate resources or the potential for resources
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data; formulate recommendations and solutions to highly complex problems or those involving risk
• Develop and maintain existing and new business relationships in collaboration with other senior staff and Office Principals
• Strategically identify and pursue new leads, oversee the preparation of proposals, and procure project contracts
• Hire, train, and supervise staff
• Manage projects and teams as a leader and/or supervisor

Requirements

• Advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, or a closely related field
• 7+ years of experience preparing a variety of technical reports, including treatment plans and comprehensive data recovery reports
• 5+ years of experience managing survey, testing, and data recovery projects of various sizes and complexity, including technical, project, or program management roles within an environmental, engineering, or cultural consulting firm
• 2+ years of experience serving as a Project Manager or Principal Investigator on survey, testing, and data recovery projects
• Expert knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of CRM and relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Knowledge of and experience in applying research methods and forming and maintaining effective client and interagency internal-team relationships
• Ability to be permitted immediately as PI or PD on an Arizona Antiquities Act permit
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Professional accreditation
• Ability to manage projects and teams as a leader and/or supervisor and to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a large, multi-disciplinary team and promote and sustain effective working relationships with clients, the public, and other agencies
• Proficient organizational, schedule, and budget management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Benefits

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.

Pay

Salaried

Schedule

Monday–Friday, normal business hours

Location

Phoenix, Arizona, with the option for remote work