Archaeologist - Field Director - ( 240002YH ) Description Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science. Archaeological Field Director Position at Stantec Stantec's Environmental Services Division is actively seeking experienced mid-career field Archaeologists to serve as field directors for our Cultural Resources team. As an integral member of the Southern California Cultural Resource Group, the field director will manage archaeologists in-field during the execution of a wide range of archaeological projects. Your role will include the full range of CRM responsibilities, including project design, coordination and execution of fieldwork for a wide range of clients and programs, report preparation and review, and limited team management responsibilities. Candidates must exhibit a keen awareness of workplace safety and possess the capability to work independently under minimal supervision. This role is tailored for flexibility, offering remote and hybrid work options out of any of our offices in Southern California. Your Responsibilities + Oversee cultural resource field projects of varying levels of size and complexity, ensuring tasks are conducted in conformity with Stantec's technical standards. + Exercise independent judgment and coordination of complex tasks. + Field-direct tasks and teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion + Collect comprehensive and well-organized field data, draft DPRs and technical reports + Facilitate client compliance with state and federal regulations + Active involvement in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSSE) policies and practices + Offer supervision, training, and mentorship to junior staff, fostering technical and professional growth. + Demonstrate leadership in striving to improve technical performance + Devise effective solutions for project challenges. Qualifications Your Capabilities and Credentials + Comprehensive experience in all aspects of archaeological fieldwork, in-depth knowledge of California's prehistory and history. + Ability to effectively coordinate and lead field teams, maintaining an effective workflow and clear communications with your team and the Principal Investigator. + Experience with technical writing, technical problem-solving, and solid communication skills. + Demonstrated experience and knowledge of environmental policy and regulation (i.e., NEPA, NHPA, CEQA) + Self-awareness of technical and/or professional abilities and the ability to determine when assistance from Subject Matter Experts is needed. + Ability to follow written and verbal direction on project delivery + Proactive in fostering a safe work environment, and able to convey safety information to field staff + Proficiency in digital field data collection tools like GPS, ESRI Collector, and Survey 123. + Commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement. + Valid driver's license and a good driving record. + BA degree (or higher) in Anthropology + 4 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in cultural resource management, with a preference for California archaeological experience + Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) credential (preferred but not required) + Willingness to travel for fieldwork, up to 75% time + Ability to work in typical field conditions, including variable weather and lifting items up to 50 lbs. + positions, including crew chief, field director, field PI Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. _This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice._ Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make a positive impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s): Salary Range(s): * CA Other Areas $25.91 Per Hour - CA Other Areas $40.34 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC) The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. _The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements._ Primary Location : United States-California-Pasadena Other Locations : United States-California-Monrovia, United States-California-Bakersfield, United States-California-Santa Ana, United States-California-Santa Maria, United States-California-Ventura, United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-Santa Barbara, United States-California-Thousand Oaks, United States-California-San Bernardino Organization : BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : Yes, 75 % of the Time Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Jul 29, 2024, 7:29:13 AM Req ID: 240002YH #additional