Field Liaison/Construction Monitor

KCI Technologies•Exton, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

KCI is seeking part-time field liaison(s) responsible for coordinating as an intermediary between the archeology field crew, contractors and tribal monitors for a project located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. This includes job responsibilities as listed below. The field work is anticipated to last approximately 5 months beginning summer 2026 and ending before the end of 2026. During this effort, the consultant will rotate two field crews so that excavations can occur 7 days a week, 10 hours per day. One field liaison will be on the project site at all times during the archeological monitoring work.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience with a high school diploma/GED or minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree
Ability to understand construction plans, specifications, and procedures
Demonstrate basic math skills, including geometry and trigonometry
Possess the ability to read, write, and communicate fluently
Work effectively as a team member
Complete daily reports by hand and computer
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to maintain required certifications
Must review, sign, and comply with the project’s health and safety plan (HASP)
Furnish personal protective equipment (PPE): lace-up safety-toed boots
Subject to pre-employment drug screening and background check
May be subject to motor vehicle checks

Nice To Haves

Experience as an intermediary between field crews, contractors, and tribal monitors
Familiarity with archeological protocols and cultural sensitivity training
Experience in construction monitoring

Responsibilities

Serving as the primary point of contact for tribal monitors, Faithkeepers, or other Tribe and Nation representatives while in the field
Facilitating scheduling and participation of tribal monitors and Faithkeepers
Ensuring the Tribes and Nations receive timely formal notifications about: excavation schedules and schedule changes, archaeological discoveries
Relaying formal and informal communications between PennDOT, the archeology consultant, contractors, and Tribe and Nation representatives
Helping organize, attend and support cultural sensitivity and awareness training for archaeologists and contractors
Participating in weekly coordination meetings and helping resolve communication disputes or field conflicts
Taking the lead on providing protocol reminders during the weekly protocol meetings
Identifying which protocol topics should be refreshed during the daily safety meetings
Supporting compliance with agreed cultural protocols and consultation commitments
Assisting with access, safety coordination, and monitoring requirements
Ensuring that tribal concerns are integrated into archaeological recovery and construction monitoring activities
Helping oversee respectful treatment of culturally sensitive materials and adherence to duty-of-care procedures
Ensuring field crew is adhering to field recovery protocols
Reporting protocol issues that may arise in the field to PennDOT and KCI project team members
Reviewing daily summary emails from the archeology consultant and sending them to Tribes and Nations daily
Working with tribal monitor(s) to identify issues and with the consultant archeology team to rectify identified issues if tribal monitor(s) do not feel proper protocols are being adhered to
Elevating issues to PennDOT and KCI project team members as needed
Reviewing, signing, and complying with the project’s health and safety plan (HASP)
Ensuring any required training (e.g., eRailSafe) is completed prior to field work
Complying with confidentiality requirements to protect the site and any recovered features or artifacts