Colliers Engineering & Design - Cultural Principal Investigator

https://careers.colliersengineering.com/careers-home/jobs/12448?lang=en-us

Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

Colliers Engineering & Design (CED) is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm with a rapidly growing archaeological practice dedicated to preserving and interpreting cultural heritage. We provide comprehensive cultural resource management services across diverse industries and landscapes, with a strong focus on the Southwest and Arizona. Our team is expanding, and we are seeking a full-time Principal Investigator (PI) with deep expertise in Southwest archaeology and regulatory compliance to help lead projects and mentor staff.  We have 3 offices in the Phoenix, AZ area and this position can be located in either our Phoenix, AZ office or Gilbert, AZ office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator for cultural resource projects, including Class I, II, and III surveys and testing and data recovery projects.
• Develop and implement project-specific research designs and methodologies.
• Lead compliance efforts with Section 106 of the NHPA, NEPA, ARPA, NAGPRA, and state/local regulations.
• Supervise and mentor field directors, crew chiefs, staff archaeologists, and field technicians.
• Coordinate with clients, SHPO, ASM, federal and state agencies, and Tribal Nations to facilitate consultation and compliance.
• Oversee the preparation of high-quality technical reports, management summaries, and deliverables.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing to ensure efficiency and profitability.
• Contribute to business development, including proposal writing, budgeting, and cultivating client relationships.
• Remain current with archaeological research, regulatory developments, and best practices in cultural resource management.
• Establish & maintain positive relationships with co-workers, support and build others on the team and across disciplines/offices.
• Working in various terrains and environments throughout the year.
• Performing physical tasks in the field which may include regular carrying of equipment (20-50 pounds).
• Occasional local and overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or another closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cultural resource management.
• Demonstrated expertise in the archaeology of the Southwest and Arizona.
• Experience in Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and/or Colorado strongly preferred.
• Experience leading Class I, II, and III surveys, testing, and data recovery projects.
• Knowledge of Arizona permitting processes (ASM, SHPO) and federal permitting.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• RPA certification or ability to obtain.
• Existing working relationships with Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) in the region.
• Familiarity with geospatial and archaeological software (ArcGIS, Collector, Trimble, etc.).
• Experience conducting public outreach and interpretation of archaeological resources.
• Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and staff.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
• Ability/willingness to lift equipment or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability/willingness to walk long distances on rugged terrain.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.