WSP · 1 day ago
Lead Archaeologist
11003 Bluegrass Parkway, Louisville, KY, 40299, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expWSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, seeking a Lead Archaeologist for their St. Louis, MO office. The role involves managing heritage and cultural resource projects, directing field teams on archaeological surveys, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Responsibilities
Manage heritage and cultural resource projects
Direct field teams on archaeological surveys and excavations
Develop and implement research designs for heritage and cultural resource studies
Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects
Interact with clients, landowners, contractors, and others
Work with tribal monitors and representatives
Help clients comply with state and federal regulations
Prepare and assist with completing cultural resources survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. CEQA, NEPA, etc.)
Perform professional archaeological work and conduct investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information on a particular cultural resources problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for various historical preservation and environmental issues
Interact with regulatory and historical preservation agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work
Remain current in latest archaeological methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field
7-10 plus years of relevant post-education experience in the context of Section 106/110 compliance
Experience in CRM archaeology, preferably in the Midwest or Southeast
Thorough understanding of regulatory framework for heritage resource management compliance
Proven project delivery track record
Experience developing project budgets and proposals
Successful client engagement and business development
Excellent technical writing skills
Management of interdisciplinary project teams
Expertise in the archaeology of the Midwest or Southeast Regions
Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Ph.D. is desired
Preference will be given to a specialist with clearly defined knowledge, skills, and abilities as evidenced through publications/presentations and work experience in the Central United States
Active participation in professional practice organizations
Benefits
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Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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Christopher Uckotter
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