Senior Archaeologist

The ideal candidate will lead and contribute to the growth of SummitWest's Cultural Resources Program by securing new work contracts, identifying future opportunities, and aligning high-quality systems and teams to drive profitability and achieve long-term objectives for both SummitWest and its clients. As a Senior Archaeologist, they will be an experienced field archaeologist with laboratory expertise, capable of leading teams or taking on high-responsibility field roles such as Field Director.
The successful candidate will leverage their existing and expanding client network to enhance SummitWest’s
presence across various industry sectors. They will actively grow the department by engaging with clients to build strong relationships, exceed expectations, and showcase the full range of SummitWest's capabilities.
This role requires a deep understanding of environmental compliance, with the ability to identify and implement appropriate mitigation measures. The Senior Archaeologist will remain well-versed in CEQA, NEPA, Section 106 of the NHPA, and other relevant local, state, and federal regulations, including experience with Native American consultation. Duties include but are not limited to:
● Collaborate with Senior Leadership to design and implement strategies for developing a successful Cultural Resources (CR) Program.
● Ability to oversee and independently manage SummitWest CR Projects.
● Strong ability to develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client
satisfaction.
● Proven ability to identify opportunities for business growth and collaborate with Senior Leadership to expand the company’s client base.
● Assisting with marketing, proposals, bid documents, budget estimates, and attending bid interviews and
client meetings.
● Ensure the integration of high-quality systems, staff, and processes to increase program eciency and
protability.
● Proven ability to manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets, ensuring contract compliance, safety
adherence, and administrative oversight.
● Strong organizational, scheduling, and budget management skills. Data and information management, task management, invoicing and final closeout.
● Assignments of teams/coordination and scheduling of staff. Ensure staff complete assigned tasks, stay on
schedule, and budget.
● Overseeing the planning and execution of various project elements, the preparation of project reports,
technical reports, and documents for inclusion in the final project deliverables.
● Proven ability to author technical reports, including identication studies, excavation/testing reports,
monitoring reports, and nding of effect reports.
● Perform QA/QC of field data and technical reports thoroughly in a timely manner.
● Utilize electronic data collection methods and manage data, including writing daily technical reports,
creation/preparation and presentation of technical studies and reports.
● Expert in preparing CEQA/NEPA environmental sections related to cultural and tribal resources.
● Expertise in developing and implementing archaeological mitigation measures.
● Interface with clients and external stakeholders, ensuring strong communication and project alignment.
● Coordination with clients, sub-consultants, regulatory agencies, and members of the public may be
necessary to accomplish assigned objectives.

JOB DESCRIPTION
● Integrates with Safety Ocer to ensure each project has a safety program and is being tracked; checks in
periodically with the Safety Ocer to ensure all insurance, liability, and safety measures are accounted for.
● Generate systems that will create eciencies in the Cultural Resources Program, and ensure these systems
are maintained.
● Strong working knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, Section 106 of the NHPA, and other relevant federal and state
regulations. Ensure project compliance with federal and state regulations, including NHPA Section 106.
● Experience with coordinating project efforts with agencies, tribes, clients, and construction personnel.
Experience with Native American consultation for sensitive resource issues.
● Up-to-date knowledge of CRM regulations, best management practices, and industry trends.
● Experience with environmental compliance monitoring, including coordinating with Project Managers,
engineers, and construction contractors; conducting worker environmental awareness programs, working
on-site with construction crews and performing post-construction analysis.
● Mentorship of support staff, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing
constructive feedback and guidance.
● Expertise in overseeing both field and desktop staff, ensuring accurate evaluations and compliance with all
regulations.
● Experience training and supporting the professional development of staff, fostering growth and
interdisciplinary collaboration.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills with effective interpersonal skills for working within
multidisciplinary teams.
● Maintain accurate field notes and photographs to ensure proper project documentation.
● Observational skills for data recording and reporting.
● Travel to job sites and/or Corporate office located in Bend, OR, as necessary.
● Ability to oversee and/or lead physically demanding fieldwork, including hiking and working in rugged
environments.
● Mental resilience for planning, organization, and problem-solving in both field and office environments.
● Oversee laboratory analysis and preparation of environmental document technical study sections when
required