Terracon

Senior Archaeologist

Terracon$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field (MA, MS, PhD)
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in the field
  • Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualification
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required

Responsibilities

  • Develop project risk awareness and mitigation strategies
  • Lead safety efforts and enforce team adherence to safety rules
  • Promote quality monitoring and improvement on all projects
  • Serve as Principal Archaeologist, guiding projects and team members
  • Oversee project permits, risk assessments, timelines, and budgets
  • Lead complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques
  • Supervise report analysis and recommendations formation

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Participation in industry conferences and organizations
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and quality
  • Mentorship for less experienced staff
  • Access to a diverse array of projects and clients
Full Job Description
Job Description

Provide archaeological services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include conducting field work, identifying artifacts, laboratory analysis, writing reports, preparing proposals, and consulting with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Develop understanding and be aware of project-related risk. Be familiar with what could go wrong on a project and how to protect the Company.
  • Lead safety efforts for team and ensure team follows safety rules and guidelines. Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment; demonstrates safety practices.
  • Promote continuous quality monitoring and improvement on all projects. Monitor quality standards and practices.
  • Principal Archaeologist providing guidance and support to projects and people.
  • Oversee project permits, risk, timeline and budget.
  • Senior level scientific professional responsible for leading complex projects requiring innovative investigation techniques.
  • Supervise the analysis and formation of recommendations in written reports and treatment plans.
  • Assist in establishing and updating current policies/ procedures for technical projects in field of expertise, to ensure proper interpretation and implementation by subordinate staff.
  • Provide technical direction and training to less experienced professional staff.
  • Participate in the development of marketing strategies and presentations of qualifications to clients on projects.
  • Mastery of local, state and federal Cultural Resource Management requirements to ensure requirements of each entity are met.
  • Participate as member of the Archaeology practice resource group (PRG).
  • Participate in professional organizations and conferences as a Terracon and industry recognized expert.
  • Pursue new project opportunities as the main contact for clients.
  • Primary Terracon contact with stakeholders, agencies, tribal representatives, and other interested parties.
  • Serves as an Authorized Project Reviewer.
  • Performs other duties assigned.

    Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field (MA, MS, PhD) and a minimum of 15 years of experience.
  • Secretary of the Interior (SOI) qualified.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer status required.
  • About Terracon

    Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
    Learn more about Terracon
    Size
    5,000 employees
    Industry
    Net Income
    $50 million
    Founded
    2023
    5 Year Trend
    +20%
    Revenue
    $800 million
    NASDAQ

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