Field Archaeological Monitor (Field Based)
About The Position
ERM is hiring a Field Archaeological Monitor to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring and compliance support during the construction phase of a client’s data center project in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The role works closely with construction personnel, project managers, and cultural resources leads to implement avoidance measures, respond to discoveries, and support project progress while maintaining regulatory compliance. It requires strong field judgment, clear communication, safe and effective work in active construction environments, independent work, and sound real-time decision-making. Candidates must be flexible and responsive as schedules, site locations, and tasks change according to project needs. This is a full-time, limited-term role of six months, with the possibility of extension, and a stated schedule of 60 hours per week. The position includes frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area and requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle. The employee must comply with ERM’s rigorous safety program.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field of study, or equivalent experience.
- At least 5 years of related experience.
- Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist with skills and experience that meet or exceed SHPO requirements.
- Demonstrated field experience, including leading inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery efforts.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists, construction personnel, and other technical specialists.
- Previous experience with mapping equipment and specialized field technologies such as total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123, or similar applications.
- Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in active construction environments, independently, and with sound real-time field judgment.
- Flexibility and responsiveness to changing schedules, site locations, and project tasks.
Responsibilities
- Monitor construction activities for potential cultural resource discoveries, including during grading, trenching, excavation, and utility installation, as instructed.
- Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds.
- Implement unanticipated discovery procedures in accordance with project permits.
- Coordinate in real time with construction crews, project managers, and cultural resource leads.
- Maintain compliance with cultural resource permit conditions and environmental commitments.
- Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photographic documentation.
- Collect GPS data as instructed.
- Assist with preparation of monitoring summaries, discovery documentation, and technical memoranda.
- Communicate findings, compliance concerns, and work status to project managers and senior archaeologists.
- Participate in construction worker cultural resource awareness briefings as needed.
- Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors, when applicable.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Comply with ERM’s rigorous safety program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
