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Stantec Archaeological Field Director in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Your Opportunity
Stantec is seeking an experienced Archaeological Field Director for part-time, project-based work supporting cultural resource projects in Central Pennsylvania and on select projects nationwide.
This role is ideal for experienced archaeologists or independent consultants seeking flexible, supplemental, or project-driven work while continuing to apply their field leadership and technical expertise on meaningful projects. It is well suited for professionals who prefer project-based or part-time work rather than full-time consulting, are comfortable leading field crews while balancing hands-on technical work and value flexibility while maintaining professional rigor and accountability
Assignments are tied to defined project needs and durations, with advance notice provided whenever possible to support planning around other professional or personal commitments.
Your Responsibilities
As a Part-Time Archaeological Field Director, you will provide leadership across field and reporting activities, ensuring projects meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
Field & Project Leadership
Direct cultural resource investigations in the field and laboratory
Lead and organize archaeological field crews
Oversee excavation activities including shovel testing, test units, and trenching
Conduct survey transects (up to 15 miles per day, project-dependent)
Ensure compliance with project methodologies and safety protocols
Technical & Documentation Responsibilities
Complete archaeological site forms, sketches, profiles, logs, and required documentation to be used in the preparation of technical reports
Identify and describe soil profiles, horizons, artifacts, and cultural features
Manage artifact processing, organization, inventory, and curation
Data & Tools
Direct data management prior to and during field projects
Utilize GIS tools such as Survey123 and Field Maps (project-dependent)
Your Qualifications
Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
Minimum 1 year of professional archaeological supervisory experience
(Academic experience does not fulfill this requirement)
Meets Secretary of the Interior Standards for Archaeology
Strong written, verbal, and technical documentation skills
Ability to exercise professional judgment and discretion
Valid REAL ID driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass required drug screening
Preferred (Project-Dependent) Experience
Experience with Mid-Atlantic Archaeology
Cultural resource survey experience on military installations
Familiarity with ArcGIS applications (Survey123, Field Maps)
Experience organizing and managing archaeological data and inventories
Preferred qualifications are project-dependent and not required for all assignments.
Travel & Scheduling Expectations
Field assignments may require travel and work at locations remote from the home office
Assignments are project-based and may involve extended field deployments
Advance notice of assignments is provided whenever feasible
Periodic travel may include overnight stays; international travel is rare but possible
Physical Requirements
This role includes fieldwork with physical demands typical of archaeological investigations.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided where appropriate.
Ability to walk up to 15 miles per day in uneven terrain
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (typically 35 pounds of field gear)
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and climb as required
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
This is a part-time, project-based role designed for experienced professionals seeking flexibility. If you meet SOI standards and enjoy leading field investigations without a full-time schedule, we encourage you to apply.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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Primary Location: United States | PA | New Cumberland
Organization: 2374 EnvSvcs-US Government Services-New Cumberland PA
Employee Status: Temporary
Business Justification: New Position
Job Level: Nonmanager
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Part time
Job Posting: 11/02/2026 03:02:54
Req ID: 1004113