Archaeological Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. has immediate openings for archaeological Project Managers in its New Orleans Office. Expertise in the archaeology of the Southeastern and Mid-South Regions are desired. The successful candidate for this position must possess a graduate degree (M.A., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Anthropology/Archaeology and have worked in the field of CRM or have served in a similar capacity for at least three years, with at least two calendar years of successful supervisory experience. The applicant must be a self-starter and have strong organizational, verbal, and writing skills; the ability to work as part of a larger team and have broad experience in all phases of archaeological investigations from Phase IA desktop analyses to Phase III data recovery efforts; and familiarity with GPS and/or GIS technologies. 

Duties

• Working closely with Senior Management to plan and execute projects within project scoping, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordination and communication with clients, relevant agency personnel, and interested parties while in the field.
• Working in tandem with other project personnel, including laboratory staff, historians, architectural historians, and GIS and Geophysical Specialists.
• Directing and supervising field crews and other staff assigned to projects.
• Completing CRM reports and other deliverables to company and agency satisfaction that comply with applicable state and federal laws/regulations and guidelines promulgated by State Historic Preservation Offices throughout states within which the company provides services.
• Training new archaeological staff in appropriate field techniques, archaeological best practices, and other duties, as appropriate.
• Some in-field management of projects may be required, depending on the nature of assigned work.

  Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in anthropology/archaeology.
• A minimum of 3 years of full-time experience in cultural resources management.
• At least two years of full-time, supervisory level, professional experience in cultural resources management.
• At least one year of full-time experience in the management of field crews and budgets.
• In-depth understanding of archaeological field methods for all phases of work.
• Detailed experience in using GPS equipment for field recordation, as well as all other field equipment.
• A working understanding of historic preservation law, particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee will need to regularly lift and/or carry items weighing up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• The employee is also regularly required to communicate information and ideas effectively so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Read, analyze, and interpret data (emails, blueprints, memos, letters, etc.); maintain visual attention and mental concentration for significant periods of time.

Work Environment

• Regular and predictable attendance is required. Workdays and hours coincide with job site and/or office hours.
• This job operates in both office and field settings, including in adverse weather conditions.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices.

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Benefits

This is a full time, salaried, professional position with a full benefits package:

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave & Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with a generous match (After 1 year of employment)
• Per diem is $45/day
• Single occupancy hotel rooms
• Mileage reimbursement, when applicable
• Salary for this position starts at $65,000 annually but may be increased depending upon level of experience. Opportunities for advancement to significant management responsibilities are available for the right candidate. Reimbursement of at least some moving expenses will be provided.

Your application must include a letter of interest, a full CV or resume, and contact information of three professional or academic references who can speak to your archaeological capabilities and work experience. Candidates who have submitted applications with RCG&A previously are encouraged to apply again. 

R. Christopher Goodwin & Associates, Inc. is the recipient of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s National Preservation Honor Award , the U.S. Small Business Association’s Administrator’s Award of Excellence , two Environmental Excellence and Stewardship Awards , and in 2014 was named Louisiana’s Archaeologists of the Year .  We have been named a “Top Ten” Family Friendly Business.

Disclaimer:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Company and any of its employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer  

We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran service, genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Our Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on any of the characteristics listed here. Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Our Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which our Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.