Senior Project Archaeologist

Environmental Research Group•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG) is seeking a Senior Project Archaeologist to lead cultural resource management (CRM) projects supporting federal and state clients throughout the eastern, midwestern, and southeastern United States. The role combines project management, technical leadership, field direction, report preparation and review, client coordination, and staff mentorship from project kickoff through final deliverable. Candidates based in North Carolina, Virginia, or within approximately a half-day drive of Charlotte, North Carolina, are preferred. The position is virtual-work-friendly when not performing field-based responsibilities, with approximately 40% of work time in the field. The Senior Project Archaeologist leads archaeological projects through closeout, directing surveys and investigations, coordinating field operations, and preparing or reviewing technical and regulatory deliverables. The role applies Section 106, NEPA, and relevant state guidance; coordinates with clients, agencies, partners, landowners, and staff; and mentors junior professionals. GIS-enabled field data collection, mapping, analysis, and reporting tools are used. Field mobilizations may last approximately 5 to 20 days, with weekday fieldwork typical. Fieldwork can involve extended periods outdoors in remote locations, variable or extreme weather, uneven terrain, and physically demanding conditions. Field days may include 10 or more hours of walking, standing, bending, carrying field gear, and repetitive field tasks. Regular travel to project sites and hotel stays are required; the anticipated split is approximately 40% fieldwork and 60% office or remote work. ERG describes itself as a provider of environmental and cultural resource consulting services to public- and private-sector clients and is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. It emphasizes trust, expertise, compassion, and a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
At least five years of progressively responsible CRM experience, including field leadership, technical report writing, and client communication.
Demonstrated experience leading archaeological field crews and managing project deliverables.
Experience conducting or directing Phase I survey, Phase II testing or evaluation, and archaeological monitoring during construction.
Working knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, NEPA, and archaeological investigation standards and guidelines applicable to the states where work is performed.
Strong technical writing, editing, communication, data analysis, time management, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and complete work within established scope, schedule, and budget parameters.
Ability to work independently, collaborate across disciplines, lead teams, and mentor developing professionals.
Experience with GIS-based field data collection, analysis, mapping, and reporting.
Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks and security-clearance requirements associated with client work.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, including hotel stays, for up to approximately 40% of work time.

Nice To Haves

Meets the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
Experience supporting federal and state agency projects in the eastern, midwestern, or southeastern United States.
Experience with Phase III data recovery, artifact analysis, geophysical remote sensing, metal detection, mechanical trenching, or another archaeological specialty.
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, and project schedules.
Experience performing peer review or formal quality assurance/quality control of archaeological deliverables.
Candidates based in North Carolina, Virginia, or within approximately a half-day drive of Charlotte, North Carolina, are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead archaeological projects from kickoff through final deliverable, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, field execution, documentation, and closeout.
Direct Phase I archaeological surveys, Phase II testing and evaluation, archaeological monitoring, and other field investigations as needed.
Coordinate field mobilizations, logistics, safety planning, daily production, data quality, and communication with project teams and local client contacts.
Prepare and make substantial contributions to technical reports, regulatory coordination documents, research designs, methodologies, proposals, and scopes of work.
Review field records, GIS data, analyses, and technical products for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable standards.
Apply Section 106, NEPA, and relevant state guidance to archaeological planning, investigation, documentation, and recommendations.
Communicate with clients, agency contacts, teaming partners, landowners, and internal project staff.
Mentor junior staff, provide technical guidance, and contribute to consistent archaeological methods and high-quality deliverables.
Use GIS-enabled field data collection, mapping, analysis, and reporting tools.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.