Project Archaeologist

Overview Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources team in Texas. The Project Archaeologist will support cultural resources investigations throughout Texas and surrounding states, including archaeological desktop assessments, Phase I surveys, Phase II evaluations, Phase III data recovery investigations, and construction monitoring.

The successful candidate will work closely with Principal Investigators and project managers to coordinate field investigations, supervise archaeological field personnel, analyze field data, and prepare technical reports and regulatory documentation. This position requires strong organizational skills, technical writing abilities, and the capacity to independently complete assigned project tasks while maintaining budgets, schedules, and quality standards. Projects will support a diverse range of clients and industries, including transportation, renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, and land development.

The position offers opportunities for professional advancement, expanded project management responsibilities, and continued development toward Principal Investigator qualifications.

Join our Environmental team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether you're interested in working on local, state, federal or private projects, Colliers Engineering & Design is a workplace that will accelerate YOUR success!  Responsibilities Coordinate and supervise archaeological field investigations, including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, excavation, archaeological monitoring, and site documentation.

Work with Principal Investigators to develop field methodologies, coordinate staffing and logistics, and implement project-specific scopes of work.

Independently prepare draft archaeological desktop assessments, Phase I survey reports, technical memoranda, consultation letters, and other cultural resources deliverables for Principal Investigator review.

Conduct archaeological background research, including review of the Texas Archeological Sites Atlas, historic maps, previous investigations, and available environmental and archaeological records.

Prepare and review archaeological site forms, field documentation, artifact inventories, and supporting technical materials in accordance with applicable agency requirements.

Coordinate with GIS personnel to develop accurate project boundaries, archaeological site maps, fieldwork figures, and final report graphics.

Review and QA/QC archaeological field records, GPS data, photographs, site documentation, and GIS deliverables for accuracy and completeness.

Assist with project scheduling, resource allocation, fieldwork planning, and tracking project progress against established budgets and deadlines.

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to Field Directors, Crew Chiefs, and archaeological field technicians.

Participate in Phase II archaeological evaluations and Phase III data recovery investigations under the supervision of qualified Principal Investigators.

Assist with Texas Antiquities Permit documentation, THC coordination, and regulatory submissions as appropriate.

Apply relevant state and federal cultural resources regulations, including Section 106 and the Antiquities Code of Texas, to project-specific investigations.

Communicate effectively with project managers, clients, subcontractors, and internal technical staff to support efficient project execution.

Identify project challenges early and work proactively with management to develop practical solutions.

Maintain high standards for technical accuracy, report quality, field productivity, and timely delivery of project assignments.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in…