Principal Investigator (Archaeologist)

Principal Investigator (Archaeologist)

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary : Principal Investigator (Archaeologist) is responsible for scheduling and managing small to medium projects or co-managing large ones, serving as field lead for Phase I-III fieldwork, and conducting research associated with archaeological investigations. Responsible for writing portions of archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archeologist or Section Head. The qualified candidate for this position will oversee or assist in overseeing Phase I-III archaeological work in Texas and surrounding states. This position will have opportunities for growth and to aid in growing the JMT cultural resources group in Texas.

Pay range is $80,000-90,000 / year. Salary range is commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts archaeological field work with the ability to identify artifacts and determine the presence of archaeological sites
• Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations
• Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts and features
• Documenting methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations
• Reviews and writes portions of archaeological reports and 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 (Senior Archaeologist / Section Head) and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards
• May help with business development through assisting in the preparation of proposals, budgets, and other marketing materials

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Required Skills

Required Experience

Preferred Experience

The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field 50% 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 may 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 50% 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.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including :

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.