Terracon Consultants - Senior Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Leader

Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid) | Salary Range: $77,000 - $119,000

To apply: https://careers.terracon.com/job/phoenix/senior-archaeologist/37184/98275347168

Terracon is seeking an experienced Cultural Resources Lead to help grow and lead our Cultural Resources practice within our Environmental Planning & Permitting team in Phoenix, Arizona. This leadership role combines technical expertise, project management, mentoring, and business development to support a diverse client base across Arizona and the Desert Southwest.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage cultural resource projects throughout Arizona.

• Serve as a Principal Investigator on complex archaeological and cultural resource studies.

• Oversee project planning, fieldwork, analysis, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

• Mentor and develop staff at all career levels.

• Support proposal development, client relationships, and business growth initiatives.

• Collaborate with environmental planners, biologists, and permitting specialists on multidisciplinary projects.

• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Conduct field visits and provide technical leadership on cultural resource investigations.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related field.

• 15+ years of professional cultural resource management experience.

• Strong knowledge of Arizona cultural resource regulations, including the Arizona Antiquities Act, Section 106, and NEPA.

• Experience managing projects, budgets, proposals, and client relationships.

• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 25%.

• Ability to perform fieldwork in challenging environmental conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Arizona Antiquities Act Archaeological Principal Investigator (PI) status.

• GIS experience.

• Professional association involvement and community engagement.

• Specialized expertise in a material culture category.