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Job Summary:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. They are seeking a skilled PI/Archaeologist to lead and manage archaeological projects, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while overseeing field surveys and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage archaeological field projects, including surveys, excavations, and monitoring.

• Develop and implement research designs, work plans, and methodologies for archaeological investigations.

• Conduct artifact analysis, site documentation, and data collection.

• Prepare detailed technical reports, including site descriptions, artifact inventories, and interpretations of findings.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines related to cultural resources.

• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives are met.

• Supervise and mentor field and laboratory staff, providing guidance and training as needed.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Technical and Field Expertise

• Proficiency in archaeological field methods (survey, testing, excavation, monitoring)

• Strong understanding of artifact identification, site recording, and stratigraphy

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for supervising field crews and junior staff

• Excellent written and verbal communication for client and agency interactions

• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

• Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously

• Experience writing and reviewing technical reports and research designs

• Lead and manage archaeological field projects, including surveys, excavations, and monitoring.

• Develop and implement research designs, work plans, and methodologies for archaeological investigations.

• Conduct artifact analysis, site documentation, and data collection.

• Prepare detailed technical reports, including site descriptions, artifact inventories, and interpretations of findings.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines related to cultural resources.

• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to ensure project objectives are met.

• Supervise and mentor field and laboratory staff, providing guidance and training as needed.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively.

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in archaeological fieldwork and project management.

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations.

• Proficiency in GIS, GPS, and other archaeological field technologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Physical ability to conduct fieldwork in various environmental conditions, as needed.

Preferred:

• Experience with Florida and Southeastern archaeology.

Company:

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Founded in 1995, the company is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, USA, with a team of  employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Terracon has a track record of offering H1B sponsor ships.

• Seniority level
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Consulting
• Industries Software Development

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