Technical Specialist, PM-Archaeology

Verdantas•Remote-CO, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Technical Specialist, PM – Archaeology will manage and support cultural resources projects from planning and fieldwork through reporting and closeout. This role combines project management, client engagement, and hands-on archaeological work, partnering closely with the Senior Technical Manager, Archaeology and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work for our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in archaeology, anthropology, historical archaeology, or a related field.
Professional experience in cultural resources management, archaeological fieldwork, and technical reporting.
Experience managing or coordinating projects, budgets, schedules, field efforts, and staff.
Strong client communication, organization, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, Tribal, and local cultural resources regulations.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel and perform archaeological fieldwork in varying conditions

Nice To Haves

Experience leading archaeological field crews preferred.
RPA certification or eligibility preferred.
Experience working with Tribal Nations, THPOs, SHPOs, federal agencies, and other reviewing agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage archaeological and cultural resources projects, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and deliverables.
Serve as a primary client contact and provide clear, timely project communication.
Plan, coordinate, lead, and participate in archaeological field investigations, including surveys, monitoring, testing, site documentation, and evaluation.
Direct field staff and coordinate project logistics, staffing, equipment, and schedules.
Prepare and review cultural resources reports, technical documentation, scopes, budgets, and proposals.
Support compliance with NEPA, NHPA Sections 106 and 110, CEQA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and applicable federal, state, Tribal, and local requirements.
For California projects, apply knowledge of CEQA, AB 52, SB 18, and relevant agency requirements.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to archaeological staff.
Collaborate across Verdantas disciplines to integrate cultural resources needs into environmental, engineering, planning, and infrastructure projects.
Support client relationships, proposals, and new project opportunities.
Travel to project sites and perform fieldwork as needed.