Stantec

Archaeologist

Stantec$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • At least ten years of experience in managing technical aspects of medium to complex projects.
  • Master's degree or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience preferred.
  • Strong expertise in archaeological excavations and analysis.
  • Proficient in HSSE policies and procedures, including client-specific training.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership in improving technical performance and project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and report on tasks and projects, ensuring quality and budget compliance.
  • Interface professionally with clients, Tribes, and staff for efficient project collaboration.
  • Oversee QA/QC processes on field documentation and deliverables.
  • Provide construction contract administration and conduct site inspections.
  • Ensure adherence to HSSE standards throughout project execution.
  • Plan and conduct assignments/projects with significant independent scope.
  • Supervise, mentor, and review the work of junior staff.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Participation in wellness programs and health saving accounts.
  • 401(k) plan and employee stock purchase program options.
  • Tuition reimbursement and coverage for professional membership fees.
  • Generous paid leave including holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

Your role will include as-needed support for senior review and oversight of cultural resources field work for various programs including for large utilities clients including: archaeological survey, testing, evaluation, and construction monitoring, report and section writing, site record forms, as well as other tasks as assigned. Must demonstrate awareness for workplace safety; and be willing to work independently when conditions are appropriate or with limited supervision. You will work closely with Stantec's project managers, laboratory resources and environmental staff. This position will be based in our Walnut Creek office.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Manage tasks and projects according to approved scopes of work, and deliver quality reports on schedule and within budget
  • Interact and interface professionally with Tribes, clients, and other staff
  • Completing QA/QC on deliverables, including field notes or documentation
  • Construction contract administration and site inspection services
  • Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work
  • Assignments/projects are advanced in nature and require the application of mature knowledge
  • Responsible for planning and conducting assignments/ projects having broad scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of difficult tasks
  • Provide supervision, training, technical direction and mentoring to more junior staff
  • Review work of junior staff
  • Applies technical and business knowledge and methods to develop creative, effective, and economical solutions to address current and potential project issues
  • Conduct peer reviews of routine and moderately complex work by colleagues or more junior practitioners
  • Travel - Up to 100% - Local and regional travel required


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Proficient in and consistently demonstrates and promotes policies and procedures for HSSE, including client-specific training (if applicable)
  • Strong skills in archaeological excavations and analysis
  • Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with clients, engineers and scientists, government regulators and agencies, and academia, as well as non-technical communication to the public
  • Disciplined approach to project execution and technical excellence
  • Ability to provide written and verbal direction on project delivery
  • Shows leadership in striving to continuously improve technical performance
  • Ability to convey safety information to field staff
  • Drives collaborative efforts within the region and beyond to deliver consistent, high quality and appropriately scoped technical work
  • At least ten years of experience successfully executing technical aspects of medium to complex projects
  • Good driving record and valid driver's license required

Education and Experience
  • Master's degree and minimum 6 years' related experience, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
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