Archaeological Crew Chief

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At EXP
, we’re driven to explore and preserve the world’s cultural and historical heritage. As a team of archaeologists, scientists, and field professionals, we bring together diverse expertise to uncover and protect the past. Here, you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and stewardship of our shared history. We believe in empowering our people, fostering safety and integrity, and delivering meaningful results for our clients and communities.

To be a part of EXP means contributing to something greater—preserving the legacy of human civilization.

Be our next Archaeological Crew Chief in the Southwest United States.

As an Archaeological Crew Chief, you’ll lead field crews and ensure the quality and integrity of archaeological data collection. You’ll be responsible for supervising fieldwork, managing logistics, and maintaining safety standards while contributing to meaningful research and documentation.

• Supervise and lead field crews during archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and monitoring.
• Ensure data quality through daily QA/QC of field notes, forms, and artifact records.
• Collect and manage data using traditional and digital methods (GPS, tablets, specialized software).
• Manage project logistics including equipment preparation, maintenance, and scheduling.
• Ensure safety by developing safety plans and identifying potential hazards.
• Handle documentation and research including site forms, maps, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders such as project managers, landowners, clients, and agency staff.

• Master’s degree in Anthropology or Archaeology.
• Proven experience in archaeological fieldwork, with prior supervisory or leadership roles.
• Proficiency in digital field technology (GPS, tablets, cameras) and office software (Excel).
• Strong understanding of state and federal laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Knowledge of archaeological classification, cataloging, and reconstruction principles.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.

The pay rate for this position is $30/hr. with eligibility for overtime.

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

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EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.

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