Senior Archaeologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Archeologist to join our team at Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. As a key member of our Environmental Engineering and Consulting team, you will be responsible for directing and coordinating archaeological and cultural resources projects within the area of assigned responsibility.

• Maintain a positive relationship with clients and public agencies, and prepare and review documents.
• Develop budgets and schedules, prepare proposals, lead and supervise a team, and manage contract compliance.
• Work directly with clients and regulatory agencies to oversee project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee the execution of archaeological fieldwork.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attending professional workshops.

• Master's degree in archaeology/anthropology or related discipline/similar field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience as an archaeologist in California, with 3-4 years in an office/management-type role.
• Meets the Secretary of Interior's professional qualification standards in Archaeology.
• Ability to be listed as a Field Director on federal and state permits.
• Experience with developing budgets and schedules, preparing proposals, and managing contracts.
• Proven experience with project management, including the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Proven experience managing a team of individuals, including directing assignments, workloads, and career development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead survey, testing, and mitigation projects and experience surveying, monitoring, and evaluating cultural resources.
• Varied experience completing research and preparing technical reports and agency submittals, data collection, and regulatory documents in compliance with CEQA and Section 106.
• Experience serving as the technical leader for cultural resources projects, including addressing built environment resources and tribal cultural resources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and ability to use related computer systems and software. GIS experience using ArcGIS and other ESRI software is a plus.
• Experience working with federal, state, and local legislation affecting cultural resources.
• Ability to work remotely and independently with minimal supervision/direction.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401k with a competitive 4% employer match
• Progressive vacation policies, company holidays, and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
• Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
• Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
• An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive, and collaborate with talented colleagues
• Opportunities to engage and contribute to our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
• A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
• Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans