Archaeologist Project Director

Job Summary 

The Archaeologist Project Director leads and manages archaeological projects across various sectors. The Archaeologist Project Director plays a critical role in project planning, implementation, and oversight, ensuring the successful completion of projects while maintaining regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. 

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Job Classification: Permanent; Full-Time

Duty Station:  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Compensation:

Chloeta reserves the right to offer any candidate above or below the listed compensation amount based on experience or business needs.

• $50,000-$75,000 per year
• FLSA Exempt

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Leads and manages archaeological projects from inception to completion, including survey, excavation, monitoring, and mitigation efforts, in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develops project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and oversees project execution to ensure timely completion within budgetary constraints.
• Coordinates with clients, regulatory agencies, tribal representatives, landowners, and other stakeholders to establish project objectives, address concerns, and facilitate project approval.
• Provides technical guidance and oversight to project teams, including archaeologists, field technicians, and subcontractors, to ensure the accuracy and quality of fieldwork, data collection, and reporting.
• Conducts fieldwork activities, including pedestrian surveys, shovel testing, excavation, artifact analysis, and site documentation, as needed.
• Prepares technical reports, archaeological assessments, cultural resource management plans, and other documentation for regulatory review and compliance.
• Stays current on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices in archaeology, cultural resource management, and historic preservation.
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

 

• Ability to develop comprehensive project plans, including scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation, and effectively execute them to achieve project objectives.
• Capacity to implement quality assurance measures and oversee quality control processes to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of fieldwork, data collection, and reporting.
• Proficiency in identifying potential risks and challenges associated with archaeological projects and developing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring project success and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork, including survey techniques, excavation methods, artifact identification, recording, and documentation.
• Ability to analyze artifacts and eco facts recovered from archaeological sites, including classification, interpretation, and cataloging.
• Experience in preparing detailed site records, field notes, and maps, adhering to professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing cultural resources, such as the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106 compliance, and associated guidelines.
• Strong writing skills to prepare clear, concise, and technically accurate reports, assessments, and regulatory documents.
• Experience in leading and managing multidisciplinary project teams, providing guidance, direction, and mentorship to team members, and fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Capacity to make informed decisions and solve problems efficiently, considering project objectives, regulatory requirements, stakeholder interests, and available resources.

Education and Experience 

• Required: Master's degree in archaeology, anthropology, or related field to cultural resources
• Required: At least ten (10) years of working experience in cultural resources 
• Required: Completion of field school in archaeology or anthropology
• Preferred: At least two (2) years of cultural resources experience in the Great Plains Regions; Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas
• Preferred: Certified Project Director (CPD), Project Management Professional (PMP)

Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.

Benefits 

Eligible employees receive the following benefits: 

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• MDLIVE
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave 
• Paid Holidays 
• 401(k) 
• Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Accident Insurance 
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

 

Pre-employment Requirements 

Due to the nature of Chloeta's services, this position is contingent upon completing with a satisfactory outcome some or all of the following pre-employment background screenings: government security clearance, federal and state criminal background checks, drug test (urinalysis), Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, educational history, employment history, and/or credit check. In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), pre-employment background screenings will require the employee's written authorization and will occur after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to commencing work. Additionally, employees complete the federal I-9/E-Verify process.

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy

Employees may be subject to undergoing additional drug screens and/or alcohol testing at any time during the period of employment, including without prior notice.

EEO Statement 

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

About Chloeta 

Chloeta is a Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific, and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness, and critical infrastructure requirements.