Senior Archaeologist

Description

• Set daily schedule and develop the senior archaeologist role within the team.
• Coordinate communication across project sectors and oversee project planning and management.
• Supervise cultural resource inventories and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Write, review, and deliver technical reports for cultural resource projects.
• Travel on short‑term assignments and provide field oversight as needed.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while staying organized.

Requirements

The Senior Archaeologist will play a key role in our expanding service segment, enjoying flexibility to set daily schedules and shape the position. Projects will be mobilized from our Ankeny, Iowa office and may be local or non‑local, requiring communication across team sectors, project planning and management, supervision of cultural resource inventories, compliance assistance with cultural resource laws and regulations, and preparation and review of reports. The ideal candidate is independently motivated and highly organized.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree or higher in archaeology or a closely related field, with professional registration preferred. At least six years of archaeological consulting or agency experience in the Midwest, proficiency in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS, and strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Ability to manage multiple projects, travel on short‑term assignments, perform field tasks and oversight, and knowledge of federal and Midwestern state cultural resources regulations are essential.

• Hold a master’s (or higher) in archaeology or related field; professional registration preferred.
• Bring ≥ 6 years of Midwest archaeological consulting or agency experience.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS, with excellent written and verbal communication.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance