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Senior Cultural Resources Specialist - Principal Investigator

Phoenix, AZ, USFull-time$100k–$155k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-09

Core

Lead archaeological projects as Principal Investigator, managing technical oversight, field operations, and client coordination for cultural resources work in the Southwest.

Role type

Senior IC archaeological Principal Investigator (PI)

Builds

Archaeological research designs, surveys, monitoring, testing, data recovery, and technical reports for clients in the Southwest.

Domain

Cultural resources / Archaeology / Infrastructure & Utilities

Required skills

Archaeological survey and data recovery, technical reporting, project management, staff mentorship, permit compliance (Section 106, Arizona Antiquities Act), GIS/GIS workflows, research design

Preferred skills

Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) status, cultural resources consulting experience, federal agency coordination experience

Technologies

Microsoft Office, GPS, GIS

Responsibilities

Serve as PI and technical lead for assigned cultural resources projects; coordinate proposals and maintain a pipeline of anticipated work; direct archaeological research designs and technical reporting; mentor field directors and early career staff; apply permit conditions and agency reporting requirements; participate in fieldwork and site visits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities