[Hiring] Principal Investigator @Southeastern Archaeological Research, LLC. "SEARCH"

Role Description

SEARCH is seeking a Principal Investigator to support in driving the success of projects and staff in the United States. Successful candidates will have a background in cultural resource management and experience managing archaeological projects. The candidate should have excellent technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports for review by subject matter experts on behalf of federal, state, and tribal agencies under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, among other historic preservation laws/regulations.

• Coordinate field, research, and lab tasks, as well as report preparation.
• Work with the crew to ensure fieldwork is executed in a timely fashion and meets applicable standards.
• Write high-quality technical reports.
• Ensure quality control/assurance of technical reports.
• Manage project staff.
• Coordinate the development of project Health & Safety plans.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to work efficiently on simultaneous projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment.
• Ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Anthropology or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience encompassing time in field, laboratory, and office.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualifications standards for archaeology and be an RPA or be eligible to become an RPA.
• Expertise in state and federal laws and guidelines governing cultural resources management.
• Demonstrated ability to support projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cultural resource studies in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Demonstrated client management skills.
• Superior technical writing skillset to produce high-quality technical reports and to prepare awardable proposals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Requirements

• CV/resume
• Cover letter
• Minimum of three professional references.
• Two writing samples (if a collaborative report, identify sections authored).

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (11)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions