CareerPlan

Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager

Sacramento, CA, usFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-10
HybridCitizens only

Core

Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager leading cultural resources projects, field surveys, and regulatory compliance in Northern California.

Role type

Senior IC archaeologist with project management responsibilities

Builds

Archaeological surveys, data recovery, technical reports, and regulatory compliance documentation

Domain

Cultural resources management, environmental regulation, archaeology

Required skills

Archaeology, project management, archival research, technical writing, GIS mapping, regulatory compliance (CEQA, NEPA, NHPA), field supervision, client management, proposal development

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Anthropology/Archaeology, 8+ years experience, supervisory experience, tribal consultation, lithic/faunal analysis, osteology, historical archaeology, GIS/GPS data management, proposal leadership

Technologies

GIS, GPS, CEQA, NEPA, NHPA

Responsibilities

Manage small- to large-scale field efforts (survey, testing, data recovery), execute archival research and technical report writing, supervise field and office personnel, act as primary point of contact for clients and agencies, contribute to cost estimates and proposals, perform project management duties (forecasting, invoicing, scheduling), serve as Principal Investigator

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership duties