Senior Principal Investigator

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator for cultural resource projects, including Class I, II, and III surveys and testing and data recovery projects.
• Develop and implement project-specific research designs and methodologies.
• Lead compliance efforts with Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and state/local regulations.
• Supervise and mentor field directors, crew chiefs, staff archaeologists, and field technicians.
• Cookordinate with clients, SHPO, ASM, federal and state agencies, and Tribal Nations to facilitate consultation and compliance.
• Provide technical QA/QC review of archaeological reports, site forms, research designs, and regulatory deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute to business development, including proposal writing, budgeting, and cultivating client relationships.
• Remain current with archaeological research, regulatory developments, and best practices in cultural resource management.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Perform physical tasks in the field which may include regular carrying of equipment (20-50 pounds).
• Occasional local and overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or another closely related field.
• 10-15 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in the archaeology.
• Experience in Arizona preferred.
• Experience leading Class I, II, and III surveys, testing, and data recovery projects.
• Must meet or be capable of meeting Principal Investigator qualifications and permitting requirements for applicable state agencies and federal land-managing agencies.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• RPA certification or ability to obtain.
• Existing working relationships with Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) in the region.
• Familiarity with geospatial and archaeological software (ArcGIS, Collector, Trimble, etc.).
• Experience conducting public outreach and interpretation of archaeological resources.
• Proven experience preparing scopes of work, level of effort estimates, and project budgets for public and private sector clients.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Ability/willingness to lift equipment or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability/willingness to walk long distances on rugged terrain.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.