Archaeology Field Director

Description

• Direct field crews during surveys, testing, and data recovery, providing clear guidance and maintaining quality control of all field documentation.
• Review and validate field data, site forms, and mapping to ensure accuracy and completeness before submission.
• Mentor and train junior field staff, fostering professional growth and adherence to best practices.
• Travel to project sites as needed, with overnight stays required for extended fieldwork.
• Contribute to site evaluations for archaeological resources for eligibility in the National Register of Historic Places, in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other relevant environmental laws.
• Coordinate closely with project managers, engineers, and environmental specialists to integrate cultural resource compliance into overall project schedules and design plans.
• Oversee logistics for field operations, including scheduling, equipment, safety compliance, and resource allocation.
• Contribute to technical reports and provide quality reviews of reports prepared by others, including creating project and resource location maps.
• Lead and manage archaeological field investigations, ensuring strict adherence to Atkins safety protocols and project requirements.
• Communicate findings and progress to internal teams and clients, addressing any issues that could impact project timelines or compliance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to supervise crews and manage complex field projects from planning through completion.
• At minimum, must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Archaeology.
• Familiarity with transportation and infrastructure projects; prior GDOT experience highly preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of Cultural Resource Management experience, including significant time in field leadership roles.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple field tasks while meeting baseline schedules.
• Proficiency in GPS data collection and mapping; intermediate experience with ArcGIS highly desired.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and regulatory agencies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance