Tracking Code
17463
Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #60 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position Summary: Senior Archaeologist/Principal Investigator. Responsible for project management, scheduling, managing, and conducting Phase I-III fieldwork and research associated with archaeological projects as well as managing archaeologists, field directors, and technicians. Responsible for writing all, or portions of, archaeological reports. Assists with proposals and client marketing. The qualified candidate for this position will manage Phase I-III field work in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. Multiple opportunities for growth and to aid in growing the cultural resources group. Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Conducts archaeological field work to locate and identify artifacts
- Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
- Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts
- Documents methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
- Schedules work and creates team assignments for field crews
- Instructs field crews on how to use equipment, technology and field methods
- Reviews and writes archaeological reports and/or prepares archaeological site forms
- Assists in making decisions about project alternatives and the resolution of adverse effects to archaeological resources
- Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards
- Oversees Archaeologists’ and Field Technicians’ work in archaeological investigations
- Monitors schedules, budgets and manpower requirements
- Hires, trains, develops, mentors, and conducts performance reviews for staff
- Leads preparation of scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFP’s, including teaming arrangements and attending and presenting at project/contract interviews
- Participates in preparation of public involvement materials and attends public meetings
- Participates in and assists Section Heads and Office Managers with strategic planning and Business Development efforts, including leading initiatives
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, ArcMap and/or other GIS programs
Required Experience
- Master’s Degree from an accredited school in archaeology
- Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeologists
- 8+ years of experience
- Regional (Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Maryland) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology
- Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Registered Professional Archaeologist
- Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field 25% of the time and requires the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Out-of-town travel is expected, requiring driving and/or flying to project locations.
Office work is performed within a general office environment 75% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.
Job Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Communication
- Client Focus
- Decision Making
- Job Proficiency
- Quality Service
- Results Oriented
- Safety
If Manages Others
- Coaching
- Delegation
- Managing Performance
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Job Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Additional information: Salary $34-$44 an hour, commensurate with experience.
