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Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager

Sacramento, CA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead archaeological field efforts, manage cultural resources projects, and drive business development for Northern California.

Role type

Senior IC archaeologist and project manager

Builds

Archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, monitoring, and technical reports

Domain

Cultural resources management and environmental regulation in Northern California

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

archaeological surveying, data recovery, archival research, technical report writing, GIS mapping, regulatory compliance (CEQA, NEPA, NHPA), project management, client management, supervisory leadership, proposal development, Principal Investigator duties

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, 8+ years experience, supervisory experience, Secretary of Interior's standards, CEQA document preparation (EIRs/ISMNDs), Section 106/110 implementation, specialty analysis (lithic/faunal/osteology), tribal consultation, large crew supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration, GIS/GPS data management, proposal leadership

Technologies

GIS, GPS

Responsibilities

Manage small- to large-scale field efforts (survey, testing, data recovery, monitoring); execute archival research and technical report writing; operate as primary author or senior reviewer; supervise field, office, and laboratory personnel; serve as Principal Investigator; contribute to technical approaches and cost estimates for proposals; perform project management duties (forecasting, tracking, invoicing, scheduling); build and maintain client relationships and develop business in Northern California

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory and business development responsibilities

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