Lead Archaeologist - Principal Investigator

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Lead Archaeologist-Principal Investigator in our Raleigh-Durham, NC office. You will report to our Cultural Resources Team Lead and will work with our cultural resources staff locally and across the Southeast Region. Our Raleigh-Durham, NC office offers a unique work environment and specializes in ecological restoration and renewable energy permitting. You will be responsible for managing projects, providing quality oversight, and upholding our company’s standards of excellence.

This is a regular, full-time salaried position. A hybrid work arrangement will be considered for the right candidate.

What you will accomplish

• Contribute to a supportive and dynamic work environment, collaborating effectively with other Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and staff in offices across the company
• Oversee technical aspects of field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production
• Serve as the primary author on large technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and other technical documents
• Conduct content edits of technical reports and site forms
• Supervise, mentor, and support field staff in all aspects of their responsibilities
• Contribute to business development efforts in North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and across the Southeast Region, including preparing proposals and developing budgets
• Take initiative, resolve problems to ensure tasks are completed in the most efficient manner

Experience and qualifications for success

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology
• Minimum of eight (8) years of archaeology fieldwork experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and/or team leadership experience
• Experience completing projects as an archaeology Principal Investigator
• Experience with Section 106 requirements
• Experience with all aspects of a project, from proposal to final report preparation, for a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies
• Experience managing projects, including responsibility for tracking and controlling project scope, budget, schedule, and quality
• Prior primary report authorship in a CRM context for a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies
• Experience providing QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, and reports
• Experience leading large crews and/or multiple crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies
• Has experience with business development, client management, and large proposal efforts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s archaeology standards
• Listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (or qualified for RPA status)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes) and to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Ability to travel 10-20% of time for fieldwork
• SWCA focuses on Giving Back to our community and promoting scientific progress. We encourage staff to volunteer on community charitable events, and/or join our Scientific Leadership Program in which SWCA provides time to develop articles or conference presentations.

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.

SWCA offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes participation in our ESOP program. Take a glance at some of our benefits by going to

https://www.swca.com/careers/totalrewards/benefits

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Associate

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