Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Arizona
Core
Lead senior-level archaeology projects and regulatory compliance for cultural resources in the American Southwest, serving clients in energy, infrastructure, and capital development sectors.
Role type
Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist (Senior Leadership)
Builds
Cultural resource management plans, NEPA documents, technical reports, and compliance strategies for large-scale projects.
Domain
Environmental consulting, Cultural Resources Management, Archaeology, Regulatory Compliance (NEPA, BLM, ARPA)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Archaeological field investigation, Project management, Regulatory compliance (NEPA), Team leadership, Business development, Technical report authoring, Quality assurance, Stakeholder engagement, Budget management, Subcontractor oversight
Preferred skills
Permit Administrator/Principal Investigator experience, Business development success, Tribal/regulatory agency relationships, Large-scale energy/infrastructure project experience, Multi-state CRM program familiarity
Technologies
GIS, NEPA documentation tools, BLM/ARPA permit systems
Responsibilities
Serve as Permit Administrator/Principal Investigator on BLM and ARPA permits; Qualify and serve as Project Director under Arizona Museum standards; Provide technical-level quality assurance and quality control of deliverables; Oversee teams conducting field investigations, testing, and excavations; Mentor mid-level and junior archaeologists; Author and manage cultural resources technical studies for large capital projects; Manage multi-state linear developments and site-specific initiatives; Partner with Managing Partners to develop new client opportunities; Identify and oversee subcontractor performance.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic business development and mentorship responsibilities