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A Day in the Life
Our Principal Archeologist position can be performed remotely; however, the ideal candidate will be based in Mid-Central Region of the U.S. The Principal Archaeologist will serve as both a senior technical authority and strategic business leader responsible for growing and leading the Cultural Resources practice in our Central and East Regions. This role combines technical excellence in archaeology and cultural resources compliance with a strong focus on client development, market expansion, staff leadership, and revenue growth.
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Developing the Cultural Resources practice for our Central and East Regions, including strategic support, market expansion, and staff planning.
Play a key role in securing $500K in new cultural resources work through competitive pursuits, sole‑source opportunities, on‑call contracts, and strategic teaming arrangements.
Providing senior technical oversight and strategic direction for archaeological projects.
Collaborating with internal subject matter experts, including biologists, GIS professionals, planners, regulatory specialists, and engineers, to deliver integrated solutions for complex projects.
Overseeing proposals and business development activities, including leading proposals, cost estimating, and interview execution.
QA/QC oversight of high-volume programs/projects.
Project staffing, budget and schedule management.
Mentoring and developing staff, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
Maintaining compliance with all safety, confidentiality, and company policies.
Staying current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices through continuous professional development.
Working collaboratively with the core technical team and working independently.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Expertise and Skills
The Principal Archaeologist is a recognized technical expert, business leader, and client relationship manager responsible for cultural resources practice growth, technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and long-term client success. These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related discipline.
Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in cultural resources management.
Meets or exceeds the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology.
Ability to be listed as a Principal Investigator on agencies permits, including BLM, USFS, NPS.
Demonstrated experience building, leading, or significantly growing a cultural resources practice, service line, business unit, or regional program.
Experience managing large, complex cultural resources projects.
Strong working knowledge of NEPA, NHPA Sections 106 and 110, ARPA, NAGPRA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Experience overseeing proposal development, cost estimating, competitive pursuits, interviews, and contract negotiations.
Strong leadership…