LEAD ARCHAEOLOGIST - PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Swca Environmental Consultants • Bismarck, ND

326d • $81,545 - $106,289 • Hybrid

About The Position

SWCA is seeking a Lead Archaeologist to support our expanding practice in the SWCA Bismarck, ND, or the Minneapolis, MN office. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers to coordinate projects and ensure high-quality cultural resource management services. As a Lead Archaeologist, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing cultural resource projects, serving as the primary author on technical reports, research designs, and other documentation. You will provide guidance and mentorship to staff, ensuring compliance with QA/QC standards and fostering a collaborative team environment. Additionally, you will manage budgets, proposals, client interactions, and staff, demonstrating proficiency in project management and effective delegation. This is a regular, full-time salaried position reporting to our Cultural Resources Team Lead, offering the flexibility of a hybrid work environment out of our Bismarck, ND or Minneapolis, MN offices.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of archaeology fieldwork experience, with academic or research-oriented supervisory experience considered.
• Thorough knowledge of NEPA and Section 106 regulations.
• Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards as an Archaeologist.
• Experience with content editing of reports and project scheduling/budgeting.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with project teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead authorship of technical reports, research designs, and other documentation.
• Oversight of field research, data collection, analysis, and report production.
• Training and mentoring of staff in research protocols, technical reporting, and site recording.
• Problem-solving and process improvement to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaboration with local and regional teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Cultivation of strong relationships with agency contacts, clients, and stakeholders.
• Additional project management duties, including budgeting, proposal preparation, and client management.
• Demonstrated commitment to scientific integrity and SWCA's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $81,545.10 - $106,289.82/year.
• Performance bonuses for regular-status employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Forward-thinking workplace flexibility.
• Outstanding corporate culture.
• Award-winning career development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree