Principal Investigator (Terrestrial Archaeology - Arizona)

Job Title : Principal Investigator (Terrestrial Archaeology – Southwest)

Job Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Code : PI-AZ-2025

Job Link : SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH is seeking a Principal Investigator to support in driving the success of projects and staff in the Southwest region of the United States. The position is based out of our Tucson, AZ work and will primarily support projects in Arizona and New Mexico.

Successful candidates will have a background in cultural resource management and experience managing archaeological projects. The candidate should have excellent technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports for review by subject matter experts on behalf of federal, state, and tribal agencies under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, among other historic preservation laws / regulations.

The position responsibilities include coordinating field, research, and lab tasks, as well as report preparation; working with the crew to ensure fieldwork is executed in a timely fashion and meets the applicable standards; writing high quality technical reports; quality control / assurance of technical reports; managing project staff; and coordinating the development of project Health & Safety plans. The candidate should be detail-oriented and organized, work well with others, and be able to work efficiently on simultaneous projects under tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication, the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, and the ability to travel are critical to the position.

We provide a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 11 paid holidays per year, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide expertise regarding field strategies, research, and regulatory requirements at the state, regional, and federal levels.
• Prepare research designs and build research teams.
• Oversee research, fieldwork, data analysis, report preparation, and other tasks to ensure that the research goals, budgets, schedules, and contract requirements of each project are met.
• Recommend and deploy state-of-the-art technology and methodology.
• Serve as the primary author and researcher on technical reports.
• Ensure research quality, research integrity, and original authorship of all project deliverables.
• Prepare research articles, papers, and presentations for academic and industry venues.
• Conduct field visits and occasional archaeological fieldwork.
• Develop project proposals, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Train and mentor archaeologists and report authors.
• Maintain the highest professional standards.
• Maintain strong project team relationships.
• Develop and manage agency and client relationships.
• Communicate project developments to the project team, company leadership, and clients.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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About SEARCH :

SEARCH is a global leader in archaeology, maritime archaeology, and the full spectrum of cultural heritage services. SEARCH’s staff are industry leaders and subject matter experts who support commercial and government clients worldwide. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed over 5,000 projects nationwide and across 44 countries, spanning seven continents and four oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.

For more information about SEARCH, please visit  searchinc.com  and follow us on  Facebook ,  Instagram , LinkedIn , and Twitter .

Please send inquiries about the position to jorge.quintana@searchinc.com . Include the Job Posting code ( PI-AZ-2025 ) in the subject line of your email.