Senior Archaeologist – Field Director

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Senior Archaeologist (Field Director) at GAI managing archaeological projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Midwestern regions with fieldwork responsibilities and team supervision.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supervising archaeological field studies, including Phase I, II, and III, while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and effective client coordination. Proficient in artifact identification, documentation, and the Section 106 process, with strong fieldwork capabilities.

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Supervision Of Field CrewArtifact IdentificationSection 106 ProcessField Note DocumentationFieldwork Experience

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Hard Skills

Archaeological Site IdentificationExcavation SupervisionPlan And Profile MappingArtifact ProcessingField Note Preparation

Soft Skills

Client CoordinationTeam InteractionSafety Compliance

Tools & Technologies

Field EquipmentExcavation ToolsLaboratory Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

BA Or MA Degree In Anthropology Or ArchaeologyField School Completion

Industry Keywords

Prehistoric ArchaeologyHistoric ArchaeologyArtifact CurationNorth East RegionMid-Atlantic Region

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III studies on both prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and, when necessary, assist in the preparation of reports and proposals along with client and agency coordination.
Responsible for supervising field crew and interacting with office and laboratory staff, and client representatives.
Responsible for identifying and recording historic and prehistoric archaeological sites, supervising hand and mechanical excavations, generating plan and profile maps of excavated units and features, completing standard level and feature forms, and screening soils to recover artifacts.
Identify artifacts (stone tools, pottery, historic-period ceramics, glass, etc.) in the field as well as accurately document the context of recovered items.
Responsible for producing accurate field notes and records needed for report preparation.
May be responsible for assisting in the processing of artifacts in GAI’s laboratory which may include washing, cleaning, preliminary analysis, or other curation procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner.
This position will be in the field 60 to 70% of the time.
The project will require frequent travel and overnight stays throughout the North East and Mid-Atlantic region.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA or MA degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or a related field plus field school (preferred)
Experienced in the Section 106 process.
Ability to maintain valid driver's license.
Use fine motor skills to handle delicate objects, write by hand, feel sharp objects, and reach with hands/arms
Possess satisfactory close-range vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Talk, hear, taste or smell
Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Lift and/or move items and equipment weighing up to 40lbs
Hike over various types of terrain for long distances while carrying up to 25lbs of gear
Competently drive a full-size pickup truck, daily and for trips potentially up to 8 hours long.
6+ Years of Experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
Company paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work–Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications