Archaeological Field Director

Stantec

About The Position

Stantec is seeking an experienced Archaeological Field Director for part-time, project-based work supporting cultural resource projects in Central Pennsylvania and on select projects nationwide. This role is ideal for experienced archaeologists or independent consultants seeking flexible, supplemental, or project-driven work while continuing to apply their field leadership and technical expertise on meaningful projects. It is well suited for professionals who prefer project-based or part-time work rather than full-time consulting, are comfortable leading field crews while balancing hands-on technical work and value flexibility while maintaining professional rigor and accountability Assignments are tied to defined project needs and durations, with advance notice provided whenever possible to support planning around other professional or personal commitments. As a Part-Time Archaeological Field Director, you will provide leadership across field and reporting activities, ensuring projects meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
Minimum 1 year of professional archaeological supervisory experience (Academic experience does not fulfill this requirement)
Meets Secretary of the Interior Standards for Archaeology
Strong written, verbal, and technical documentation skills
Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion
Valid REAL ID driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass required drug screening
Ability to walk up to 15 miles per day in uneven terrain
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (typically 35 pounds of field gear)
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and climb as required
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mid-Atlantic Archaeology
Cultural resource survey experience on military installations
Familiarity with ArcGIS applications (Survey123, Field Maps)
Experience organizing and managing archaeological data and inventories

Responsibilities

Direct cultural resource investigations in the field and laboratory
Lead and organize archaeological field crews
Oversee excavation activities including shovel testing, test units, and trenching
Conduct survey transects (up to 15 miles per day, project-dependent)
Ensure compliance with project methodologies and safety protocols
Complete archaeological site forms, sketches, profiles, logs, and required documentation to be used in the preparation of technical reports
Identify and describe soil profiles, horizons, artifacts, and cultural features
Manage artifact processing, organization, inventory, and curation
Direct data management prior to and during field projects
Utilize GIS tools such as Survey123 and Field Maps (project-dependent)