Senior Archaeologist
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Program / Project Manager
Description
Are you an accomplished archaeological leader looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact? Terracon is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction for a wide range of cultural resource projects. This role is ideal for a highly experienced professional who enjoys solving complex challenges, guiding teams, building client relationships, and advancing the practice of archaeology.
As a 100% employee-owned company, Terracon offers more than a career; it offers a stake in our collective success. You'll join a team that is deeply committed to safety, technical excellence, innovation, and professional development, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and contribute to projects that make a meaningful difference in communities nationwide.
Why Join Terracon?- Employee Ownership: Share in the success you help create through our employee-owned structure.
- Safety-Driven Culture: Safety is our top priority. We empower our teams with training, planning, and resources to foster a safe and healthy work environment.
- Professional Growth: Mentor the next generation of archaeologists while continuing to expand your own leadership, technical, and business development skills.
- Industry Leadership: Collaborate with recognized experts across Terracon and represent the company within professional organizations, regulatory agencies, and industry forums.
- Meaningful Impact: Influence complex cultural resources projects while supporting responsible development and resource stewardship.
- Champion Terracon's safety culture by leading safe work practices, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a proactive approach to workplace safety.
- Oversee schedules, budgets, risk management, and overall project performance.
- Direct the preparation and review of technical reports, artifact analysis, NRHP recommendations, and SHPO deliverables.
- Mentor, train, and develop archaeologists and other cultural resource professionals to support career growth and technical excellence.
- Ensure compliance with state, federal, and Tribal cultural resource requirements and regulations.
- Support business development efforts through client engagement, proposal development, presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Identify and pursue new project opportunities while strengthening existing client relationships.
- Participate in Terracon's Archaeology Practice Resource Group (PRG) and contribute to the advancement of the profession.
- Represent Terracon at conferences, professional organizations, and industry events as a recognized subject matter expert.
- Serve as an Authorized Project Reviewer, ensuring technical quality and consistency across projects.
- Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualified.
- Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field (M.A., M.S., or Ph.D.).
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive archaeological and cultural resources experience.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, local, and Tribal cultural resource management requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, project management, and business development skills.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
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