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Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Arizona

Scottsdale, ArizonaFull-time2026-09-08 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Senior leadership role providing technical excellence, project leadership, and mentorship for cultural resources management and environmental compliance in the American Southwest.

Role type

Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist (Senior IC with mentorship & business development)

Builds

Cultural resources technical studies, NEPA documents, and compliance reports for large capital projects (energy, infrastructure, mining)

Domain

Environmental consulting + Cultural Resources Management (Southwestern US)

Required skills

Archaeology, Cultural Resources Management, NEPA compliance, Project Management, Team Leadership, Regulatory Agency Interaction, Technical Report Authoring, Quality Assurance/Control, Business Development

Preferred skills

Permit Administrator/Principal Investigator experience (BLM/ARPA), Business development success, Existing regulatory/tribal/client relationships, Large-scale energy/infrastructure project experience

Technologies

GIS, NEPA documentation tools

Responsibilities

Serve as Permit Administrator/Principal Investigator; Qualify as Project Director under Arizona Museum standards; Provide QA/QC for deliverables; Oversee field investigations and excavations; Mentor mid-level and junior archaeologists; Author technical studies and reports; Manage multi-state projects; Support business development and client growth; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams; Manage subcontractors.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership