Principal Investigator

This position as a Principal Investigator
- Archaeologist is a full-time position. The employee will be involved in both office and field responsibilities. The employee will function as part of a team under the direction of the Cultural Resources Program Manager, supporting Providence’s clients across a variety of cultural resource projects. Responsibilities include contributing to proposal development, budgeting, scheduling, and research design; preparing and reviewing site forms, and technical reports;

and ensuring projects are conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards. Field duties may include supervision of field activities, such as conducting archaeological monitoring, site recording, pedestrian and subsurface surveys, and data collection. Additional responsibilities may include laboratory analysis, data management, and other assigned project-related tasks.

• M.A./M.S. degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• Must meet the Secretary of Interior’s professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of professional archeological experience, including demonstrated experience in cultural resource management (CRM), with prior experience in Southeast United States.
• Experience conducting and/or overseeing field crews, including multiple crews on projects varying of sizes, regions, and agency type.
• Demonstrated experience preparing technical reports, site forms, and project documentation.
• Experience in artifact identification of both prehistoric and historic material for the Southeast United States.
• Demonstrated experience in project planning, coordination, scheduling, tracking budgets, and resource management.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Ability to work in both office and field settings, including variable outdoor conditions.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and tasks concurrently.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and field crews, providing guidance on field methods, documentation, and professional development.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Willingness to travel as required.

• Self-Directed – Shows initiative and the ability to organize oneself.
• Strong Communication – Able to clearly present information through spoken and written word; able to persuade others easily. Comfortable with interacting with all levels of the company and listens well, even during difficult conversations.
• Team Oriented
  - Values being part of a team but can work and think independently.
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Safety Conscious
  - Values the safety of self and others by following all regulations and guidelines, wearing necessary PPE, and continuously upholding safety expectations.

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects under the supervision of the Cultural Resource Project Manager.
• Contribute to proposal development, budgeting, scheduling, research design.
• Supervise/Conduct fieldwork for Phase I, II, and III investigations and the associated laboratory artifact cataloging, preserving, and analyzing of material recovered during those investigations.
• Prepare, review, and revise technical reports, site forms, and project…