Project Archaeologist

SWCA Environmental Consultants•Houston, TX

About The Position

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Archaeologist to support its Houston, Texas Gulf Coast team. This role is a core member of the Cultural Resources Program and is responsible for managing cultural resources projects, including proposals, fieldwork, research, report writing, quality assurance and quality control reviews, and client, agency, and Tribal relationships. The role leads or assists projects, develops and manages technical approaches and deliverables, completes technical reviews, and supports project success in collaboration with clients, agencies, and team members. The position is regular, full-time, hourly, and includes benefits. Candidates are preferred in the Houston area, though a distributed arrangement may be considered for a suitable candidate in the Southeast U.S. The position is mostly office-based, with occasional project visits and field Principal Investigator reviews. Domestic travel may be required. Annual pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience; the expected range for the Houston-based position is $34.88 to $44.61 per hour. Eligible employees may also receive performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

Knowledge normally obtained through a bachelor’s degree or higher.
At least four years of relevant, progressively responsible experience.
Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
Four years of cultural resources management experience across a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies, with increasing responsibility.
Ability to lead projects or tasks from start to finish with guidance, including serving as project manager for medium projects or task lead for large projects.
Must be permittable as a Principal Investigator in Texas.
Ability to perform technical subject matter expert reviews of cultural resources deliverables.
Willingness to participate in drug and alcohol screening when required by project or client requirements.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet SWCA’s driver requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain valid travel documents and identification required for work-related travel.
Ability to hike over uneven terrain, lift and carry equipment weighing 25–50 pounds, and work in varying or extreme weather conditions.
Ability to work outdoors with potential exposure to vegetation, wildlife, insects, dust, chemicals, sharp or heavy tools, and other environmental conditions while following required safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Seven years of cultural resources management experience across a variety of project types, sizes, regions, and agencies, with increasing responsibility.
Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s standards for archaeology.
Candidates based in the Houston area are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead or assist assigned projects, taking responsibility for technical approach, project management, and quality assurance and control.
Develop and manage deliverables for complex projects and manage tasks under the direction of a senior project manager.
Adapt methods to address future client needs and support innovation within the professional discipline.
Encourage team collaboration and effective information-sharing to achieve project goals.
Make project management or task decisions using sound judgment and considering trade-offs within project parameters.
Develop and manage technical approaches and direct and conduct quality assurance and control tasks.
Review deliverables to ensure they meet project requirements and professional standards.
Communicate responsively with clients and agencies, develop professional relationships, and address issues promptly.
Complete project tasks promptly while supporting client satisfaction and effective team collaboration.
Follow applicable federal, Tribal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, and specifications.
Work with agency representatives to support successful project implementation and nurture agency relationships.
Assist with technical proposals, research plans, Section 106-related reports, and literature reviews, with oversight from subject matter experts and project managers.
Oversee report deliverables in accordance with SWCA’s Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.
Write scientifically and technically sound cultural resources reports and research.
Take responsibility for team safety, develop safety plans when applicable, and anticipate potential hazards.
Perform other related work as assigned.