Principal Investigator
Pape-Dawson•San Antonio, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Principal Investigator is a qualified senior technical leader responsible for directing complex cultural resources investigations and ensuring regulatory alignment. This role brings strong technical judgment to research design and documentation, serves as a key point of contact with agencies and clients, and mentors staff across multiple experience levels.
Requirements
- 8 years of archaeological experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline
- Meets Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61)
- Meets applicable state Principal Investigator (PI) qualification requirements
- Ability to meet applicable transportation or agency precertification requirements in area of research within 6 months, when required
- Significant experience leading archaeological field investigations and projects
- Experience managing complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation
- Advanced proficiency in GIS and mapping software
- Exceptional technical writing and report preparation skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an academic archaeological field school preferred
- Registered Archaeologist through the Register of Professional Archaeologists preferred
- Experience in archival research
- Proficiency in faunal analysis
- Leadership experience in testing and data recovery project
- Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Familiarity with the City of San Antonio’s Unified Development Code
- Experience in bioarcheological and/or faunal analysis
Responsibilities
- Direct and oversee technical archaeological work
- Lead complex cultural resources investigations and research design
- Provide expert guidance on applicable federal, state, and local regulatory compliance
- Coordinate with clients and applicable regulatory agencies in complex situations
- Prepare scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets
- Lead archaeological field investigations and oversee project execution
- Author and review complex technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and related documentation
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in identification, analysis, and assessment of pre- and post-contact materials, features, and structures
- Apply subject-matter expertise in a cultural resources subfield, such as artifact analysis, GIS, geoarchaeology, or deliverable preparation
- Ensure regulatory alignment and well-supported conclusions
- Provide coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing to team members
- Participate in professional organizations and continuing education
- Support public and stakeholder engagement related to archaeological findings
Benefits
- world-class benefits
- commitment to your overall wellbeing
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
