Principal Investigator - Cultural Resources
On-site · Frisco, Texas, United States
Job Summary
The Principal Investigator for Cultural Resources will manage cultural resource projects from proposal to completion, including administering cultural resources phases/tasks and overseeing project logistics and staffing. Responsibilities include assisting in project planning and acquisition, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing leadership in field operations related to safety and problem-solving. Candidates should hold a Master's or PhD in a related field, possess significant field and supervisory experience, and demonstrate strong communication and project management skills.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree and/or PhD from an accredited institution in anthropology, archeology or closely related field
- Minimum of 5-8 years documented field experience in archeology
- 2 years documented supervisory (Project Archaeologist level) and project management experience
- Firm understanding of local, state-level and Federal regulatory compliance requirements governing CRM
- Demonstrated experience communicating with regulatory Agencies, clients, and landowners
- Ability to accurately and effectively perform QAQC of technical reports, regulatory correspondence, and client communications
- Ability to travel and conduct daily fieldwork for extended periods
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and in a team environment
- Ability to work through rugged terrain and shovel test at prescribed intervals up to 10-miles a day while carrying appropriate field equipment weighing up to 40 lbs.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of ArcGIS software or similar GIS Platform is preferred but not required.
- Familiar with prehistoric and/or historic artifact analysis, laboratory procedures, and equipment highly preferred
- Experience in pipeline, utility transmission, petrochemical exploration projects highly preferred
Additional Requirements
- Not accepting non-resident applicants or Sponsorships.
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