Project Archaeologist

Are you passionate about uncovering the secrets of the past? Do ancient ruins, lost civilizations, and buried artifacts spark your imagination? Join us as an Project Archaeologist, where history isn't just studied-it's discovered. In this thrilling role, you'll embark on field expeditions to explore historic sites, excavate long-lost structures, and analyze artifacts that shed light on human history. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team of scientists, historians, and conservationists, turning fragments of the past into stories that shape our understanding of the present.

The Project Archaeologist serves as a close aid to the Principal Investigator. They are also responsible for the successful design, execution, and completion of cultural resource surveys and reporting. This person may be supervise other staff on a variety of tasks and/or coordinate with them for the completion of project deliverables. This person may be asked to review and QA/QC field data, coordinate with GIS personnel for appropriate data exports and figures, complete portions of, or entire cultural resource background reviews, scopes of work, investigation results reports and/or consultation letters.

Join our Environmental team and build your career alongside the best our industry has to offer. Whether you're interested in working on local, state, federal or private projects, Colliers Engineering & Design is a workplace that will accelerate YOUR success!

• Exhibit increased experience and/or mastery over same skill as field director.
• Complete site forms for submission to state agencies.
• Submit relevant GIS requests for both pre- and post-field data collection and report figure needs.
• Ensure project areas in GIS portal are accurate prior to discussion with field director or crews.
• QA/QC final data sets and all figures received from GIS.
• Write DRAFT cultural resources desktop assessments, consultation letters, and Phase I survey reports for review by P.I.
• Coordinate completion of data entry-level report components with other staff if necessary.
• Assist field director with questions as needed or direct them to P.I.
• Assist with any Phase II or Phase III investigations under direct supervision of P.I.
• Read state and federal regulations to determine applicable requirements for projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, related field or completion of accredited field school.
• Master's Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or another related field preferred.
• 3-5+ years experience including both field work (survey and supervisory roles) and office work (data review/manipulation, short reports, full results reports, consultation/cover letters, etc.).
• Ability to travel 75% or more.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!