Maritime Archaeologist Project Manager

APTIM

8h•Onsite

About The Position

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure LLC, a leading engineering and environmental firm with a thriving coastal engineering and resilience practice, is pleased to announce an immediate opening in our Tampa, FL office for a Maritime Archaeologist/Project Manager. The successful candidate will serve as a technical and regulatory lead for marine cultural resources projects. This is a high-impact role for an experienced professional who meets (or exceeds) Secretary of the Interior (SOI) standards and can function as a Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA). The ideal candidate will be able to step into active projects with minimal onboarding, lead cultural resources efforts independently, and produce defensible, regulator-ready deliverables. APTIM supports offshore energy, coastal restoration, and marine infrastructure projects nationwide. Our work requires close integration between archaeology, marine geophysics, and engineering disciplines. This position is primarily office-based, focused on project management, data interpretation, QA/QC, and reporting, with some offshore survey participation expected. APTIM seeks to hire a full-time Maritime Archaeologist / Project Manager in our Tampa, FL office. The position will involve leading marine cultural resources projects from planning through execution and final reporting, including the field collection, review and interpretation of marine geophysical data for archaeological assessments. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical authority, overseeing and participating in marine data collection, archaeological evaluations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and producing high-quality deliverables that support offshore development and permitting efforts. The role includes coordination with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies, as well as mentorship of junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Maritime Archaeology, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field
7+ years of relevant experience in maritime archaeology or marine cultural resources
Meets Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology
Demonstrated experience functioning as a Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA) or equivalent lead role
Proven ability to independently develop and defend archaeological interpretations and recommendations
Extensive experience collecting, reviewing and interpreting marine geophysical data for cultural resources identification
Strong technical writing skills with a demonstrated record of regulator-accepted deliverables
Experience with federal and state regulatory frameworks, including Section 106 compliance
Experience supporting offshore energy, coastal restoration, or marine infrastructure projects
Proven experience with geophysical survey methods and datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler, boomer)
Proficiency with GIS platforms (e.g., ArcGIS)
Experience preparing clearance/avoidance recommendations for offshore investigations (e.g., vibracores, borings, anchoring activities)
Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of staff, equipment and subcontracted resources
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, both in-office and in the field, working across multidisciplinary technical and project teams of varying experience levels
Promote teamwork, coaches and guides others
Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight and contribute immediately to active projects
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to clients, regulators, and internal teams

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Maritime Archaeology, Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field

Responsibilities

Serve as lead maritime archaeologist on projects requiring compliance with Section 106 and related federal and state regulations
Act as or support the Qualified Maritime Archaeologist (QMA) responsible for project-specific archaeological interpretations, recommendations, and technical sign-off
Manage maritime archaeology scopes across multiple concurrent projects, including planning, execution, budgeting, and schedule adherence
Serve as Project Manager or technical lead and primary point of contact for clients and internal teams
Interface directly with regulatory agencies (e.g., BOEM, SHPOs) and represent APTIM in technical discussions
Lead the collection, review and interpretation of marine geophysical datasets (sidescan sonar, magnetometer, sub-bottom profiler) for identification of potential cultural resources
Direct anomaly screening, prioritization, and investigation strategies for archaeological targets
Establish and enforce QA/QC procedures for archaeological data review, interpretation, and reporting
Integrate geophysical data with archival research, historical context, and ground-truthing results
Lead preparation and final QA/QC of technical deliverables, including Phase I archaeological assessments, remote sensing reports, and clearance/avoidance recommendations
Ensure all deliverables are technically defensible, internally consistent, and regulator-ready
Support proposal development, including technical approach, scope definition, and cost estimating
Mentor junior and mid-level staff and contribute to the growth and development of the cultural resources team
Provide some offshore support for critical project phases or technical oversight
Contribute to business development and client engagement efforts
Provide technical input for project planning and survey design

Benefits

Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment in your personal and professional development
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k)