Principal Investigator - Archaeologist

Job Title : Principal Investigator - Archaeologist

Location : San Antonio, TX (On site)

Experience Level : Mid-Senior

Experience Required : 5 Years

Education Level : Master’s Degree

Job Function : Engineering

Industry : Civil Engineering

Position Summary

Principal Investigator (Archaeologist) is responsible for scheduling and managing small to medium projects or co-managing large ones, serving as field lead for Phase I-III fieldwork, and conducting research associated with archaeological investigations. Responsible for writing portions of archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archeologist or Section Head. The qualified candidate for this position will oversee or assist in overseeing Phase I-III archaeological work in Texas and surrounding states. This position will have opportunities for growth and to aid in growing the JMT cultural resources group in Texas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Conduct archaeological field work with the ability to identify artifacts and determine the presence of archaeological sites

Collect data and field samples during archaeological investigations

Analyze historic and prehistoric artifacts and features

Document methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations

Review and write portions of archaeological reports and prepare archaeological site forms

Assist in making decisions about project alternatives and the resolution of adverse effects to archaeological resources

Work with technical field, lab, and office staff, managers (Senior Archaeologist / Section Head), and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards

May help with business development through assisting in the preparation of proposals, budgets, and other marketing materials

Required Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

Required Experience

Master’s Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeologists

5+ years of experience (CRM experience preferred)

At least 3 of those years need to involve leadership positions

Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Heritage Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas

Ability to obtain a Texas Antiquities Permit

Regional (Texas / Oklahoma / Louisiana) experience in historic and / or prehistoric archaeology

Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork

Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations

The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information

Preferred Experience

Registered Professional Archaeologist (or ability to become registered)

Familiarity with AutoCAD and / or MicroStation, ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, ArcMap, and / or other GIS programs

Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit

Significant lab and curation experience

Must-Have Summary

Master’s Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field

Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeologists

5+ years of experience (CRM experience preferred)

At least 3 of those years need to involve leadership positions

Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Heritage Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas

Ability to obtain a Texas Antiquities Permit

Regional (Texas / Oklahoma / Louisiana) experience in historic and / or prehistoric archaeology

Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork

Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations

The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information

Nice-to-Have

Registered Professional Archaeologist (or ability to become registered)

Familiarity with AutoCAD and / or MicroStation, ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, ArcMap, and / or other GIS programs

Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit

Significant lab and curation experience