About the opportunity:
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project Archaeologist/Principal Investigator for either our Albuquerque, NM or Durango, CO office. The Project Archaeologist/Principal Investigator will be responsible for managing projects and upholding our company’s standards of excellence. The selected candidate will report to the New Mexico/Four Corners Cultural Resources Director as well as working with a larger cultural resources team across the New Mexico/Four Corners sub-region.
This is a regular (with benefits), full-time, salaried position. Salary will be based on individual qualifications and experience. It is preferred that the selected applicant reside within the greater Albuquerque or Durango area; however, a distributed employee option will be considered for the right candidate.
Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.
Our Vision (the North Star), Core Values, and Purpose: Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.
We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA’s unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.
Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

What you will accomplish:

• Manage all aspects of projects, including fieldwork, research, and report writing, with responsibility for successful on-time and on-budget completion of projects. More junior candidates will manage sub-tasks and/or smaller projects
• Supervise, direct, and instruct personnel in the field and in the office.
• Conduct and oversee fieldwork, including inventory, data recovery, and monitoring. Manage QA/QC, organize, and track data. Conduct field GPS data collection using Trimble units and/or tablets.
• Conduct and oversee laboratory analysis and office-based research.
• Serve as the primary author on large technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and other technical documents;
• Contribute to a supportive and dynamic work environment, collaborating effectively with other Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and staff in all offices throughout the NM4C Region and company;
• Conduct content edits of technical reports and site forms;
• Oversee technical aspects of field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production;
• Contribute to business development efforts in the New Mexico/Four Corners market; including managing budgets and preparing proposals;
• Enhance SWCA’s professional reputation and relationships with clients, stakeholders, and local/state/federal agencies;
• Take initiative, resolve problems to ensure tasks are completed in the most efficient manner;

SWCA’s New Mexico/Four Corners sub-region is also focused on Giving Back to our community and promoting scientific progress. We encourage staff to volunteer on community charitable events, and/or join our Scientific Leadership in which SWCA provides time to develop articles or conference presentations
Experience and qualifications for success:

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of archaeological fieldwork experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory and/or team leadership experience
• Experience completing projects as an archaeology Principal Investigator.
• Prior experience meets qualifications to be listed as Field Supervisor and Principal Investigator in the State of New Mexico and with the BLM in New Mexico
• Experience with Section 106 and Historic Preservation regulatory requirements in New Mexico/Four Corners region
• Prior primary report authorship in a CRM context for a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Has provided QA/QC review of field documents, site forms, and reports.
• Has completed all aspects of a project (scheduling, budgeting), from proposal to final report preparation for a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Ability to coordinate personnel and other resources within budgetary constraints.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Preferred

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Archaeology or Anthropology.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior’s standards for archaeology.
• Listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (or qualified for RPA status)
• Prior experience leading field crews on a variety of project types and sizes, regions, and agencies.
• Has conducted marketing, business development, client management, and large proposal efforts.
• Has worked on an interdisciplinary team of scientists and planners.
• Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork for long hours (sometimes in inclement weather, rugged terrain, and at high altitudes) and to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time for fieldwork

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental and cultural resources services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.
An employee in this Albuquerque, NM - based position can expect a salary of $70,434/year to $90,090/year. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA’s Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success
SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA’s continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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