Part-Time Senior Archaeologist

AECOM is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to join their Cultural Resources practice.

This part-time, on-call position reports to the Pacific Northwest Archaeology Group Director and supports coordination with AECOM's cultural resources teams in the Portland, Oregon office.

1. Manages projects with large-scale field efforts (survey, testing, data recovery, monitoring) and intensive schedules.
2. Manages and executes archival research, technical report writing, state and federal archaeological permitting, data collection/compilation, and GIS mapping.
3. Works independently and as part of a larger team.
4. Supervises personnel (field, office, lab), as needed.
5. Performs project management duties (forecasting, tracking, accounting updates, invoicing, progress reports, scheduling).
6. Reviews contracts for scope, fee, schedule, deliverables, and contractual obligations.
7. Develops work breakdown structures for work control.
8. Monitors and analyzes project costs, commitments, and changes, taking corrective action.
9. Liaises and develops positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
10. Understands state/federal environmental regulatory frameworks (NEPA, National Historic Preservation Act).
11. Organizes data efficiently.
12. Handles multiple tasks, communicating priorities to the Cultural Resources Regional Lead.
13. Serves as primary contact for clients and resource agencies.
14. Performs client management duties (status meetings, milestone check-ins, daily interfacing).
15. Supports multiple projects, including occasional travel.
16. Demonstrates innovation and problem-solving skills.
17. Supports career development of individuals in the practice.
18. Prepares competitive proposals and participates in client interviews.
19. Contributes to practice growth through business development.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in historic/prehistoric archaeology and cultural resources management.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in the Pacific Northwest.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's/PhD in Anthropology, Archaeology, History, or related field
• 10+ years of experience
• 3+ years supervisory experience
• Meets Secretary of Interior's professional qualification standards in Archaeology
• Pacific Northwest experience
• Experience with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act
• Experience with career development of junior/mid-level archaeologists
• Advanced knowledge in specialty areas (lithic/faunal analysis, osteology, historical archaeology)
• Excellent technical writing, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience supervising large/multiple crews
• Experience with interdisciplinary teams
• Proven ability to lead proposals and win work
• Knowledge of regional/local regulations
• US Citizenship (due to nature of work)

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