Senior Archaeologist

Michael Baker International has an immediate opening for a full-time, exempt, Senior Archaeologist (Archaeologist III) in Columbia, South Carolina. A Senior Archaeologist performs both office and field/lab work, including management of archaeological field crews and supervision of all phases of archaeological investigations. Preference is given to candidates who have demonstrated credentials and experience in the Southeastern United States, with particular emphasis in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi. Initially, the successful candidate will oversee a minimum 2-year long project involving Phase I, II, and III archaeological investigations and construction monitoring for the Columbia Canal Reconstruction Project. The successful candidate will also work closely with the Archaeology Department Manager to expand and generate new opportunities and increase staff in the southeast region. It is anticipated that this position will be hybrid office/remote depending on need, although proximity to Columbia, SC and ability to efficiently interact with both Client and Agency staff is paramount. RESPONSIBILITIES 10 years of Phase I, II, and III archaeological supervisory experience. Oversee all aspects of archaeological projects from project inception to closeout, including project budgets, scope development, invoicing, workplan development, fieldwork, artifact analyses, site interpretation, public meetings, Conduct proposal and business development with internal and external clientele. Perform client management. Perform outreach/consultation. Compile and prepare organized, thorough CRM/archaeology-related documents and/or reports. Prepare project contextual statements. Interpret field findings, site development processes, and stratigraphy. Provide regular project updates to the Technical Manager/ Department Manager and/or Cultural Resources Director and/ or Michael Baker project manager, as well as the client. Assign appropriate project personnel. Supervise or perform specialized analyses, if applicable Must be willing to travel. PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must: Meet Secretary of the Interior standards (36 Code of Federal Regulations Part 61) for applicable discipline. Graduate degree (M.A. / M.S. and/or Ph.D.) in Anthropology (Archaeology) or closely related discipline (e.g., museum studies, history, geomorphology). Have a firm understanding of Section 106, Environmental Policy Act, and/or applicable permitting guidelines Work as a project lead and take direction to the satisfaction of the Department Manager, Cultural Resource Director, project manager, and/or the client. Have excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients and carry themselves in a professional manner. Have excellent technical writing, technical editing, verbal communication, and public speaking skills. Understand project budgets, administration, contracts, and project management responsibilities. Have working knowledge of software including Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Adobe Photoshop, and GIS. COMPENSATION The pay range for an Archaeologist III is between $93,844.42 and $140,778.914 per annum. TRANSPORTATION PRACTICE Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 transportation firm, Michael Baker International offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of transportation planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. In addition, Michael Baker International is a recognized leader in the practical aspects of operating and maintaining a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. About Us Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference. Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. 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