Archaeological Project Manager

r c goodwin and associates, inc• Frederick, MD, US, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. has immediate openings for archaeological Project Managers in its Frederick, Maryland Office. Expertise in the archaeology of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions are desired. The successful candidate for this position must possess a graduate degree (M.A., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Anthropology/Archaeology and have worked in the field of CRM or have served in a similar capacity for at least three years, with at least two calendar years of successful supervisory experience. The applicant must be a self-starter and have strong organizational, verbal, and writing skills; the ability to work as part of a larger team and have broad experience in all phases of archaeological investigations from Phase IA desktop analyses to Phase III data recovery efforts; and familiarity with GPS and/or GIS technologies.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in anthropology/archaeology.
A minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in cultural resources management.
At least two years of full-time, supervisory level, professional experience in cultural resources management.
At least one year of full-time experience in the management of field crews and budgets.
In-depth understanding of archaeological field methods for all phases of work.
Detailed experience in using GPS equipment for field recordation, as well as all other field equipment.
A working understanding of historic preservation law, particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in the archaeology of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Regions are desired.

Responsibilities

Working closely with Senior Management to plan and execute projects within project scoping, timelines, and budgets.
Coordination and communication with clients, relevant agency personnel, and interested parties while in the field.
Working in tandem with other project personnel, including laboratory staff, historians, architectural historians, and GIS and Geophysical Specialists.
Directing and supervising field crews and other staff assigned to projects.
Completing CRM reports and other deliverables to company and agency satisfaction that comply with applicable state and federal laws/regulations and guidelines promulgated by State Historic Preservation Offices throughout states within which the company provides services.
Training new archaeological staff in appropriate field techniques, archaeological best practices, and other duties, as appropriate.
Some in-field management of projects may be required, depending on the nature of assigned work.