Associate Archaeologist – Project Manager/Principal Investigator

JOB SUMMARY: HRA's Associate Archaeologists are responsible for managing complex projects involving archaeologists, historians, and specialists in graphics and document production; Associates supervise other HRA employees as well as supervise and direct project teams; they participate in marketing and proposal preparation to generate business; and they participate in overall company management for the welfare and long-term success of HRA and its employees.

1.  Education: An MA or PhD degree in one or more disciplines related to the job position from an accredited college or university.

2.  Experience:  Demonstrated successful experience in the direction of concurrent, multiple projects.  A minimum of five years of experience related to the job position.

3.  Skills:  Skilled in the application of various archaeological methods and in developing strategies for applying them to cultural resource management projects. Interpersonal skills needed to interact with clients, to direct a variety of staff employees involved in multiple projects, and to interact with owners and management in the development of corporate policy and strategies.  Ability to direct all aspects of a project including the proposal preparation and team organization, project design and implementation, and project administration; interact directly with clients on project design and management; function as a liaison to the project team and to HRA support staff; develop budgets and schedules and implement projects on his/her own and manage projects in a fashion that will produce a high quality product within the predetermined budget and schedule.  Ability to assist management in establishing and implementing corporate strategy and policy. Communicate verbally and in written form in a manner that is clear, concise and understandable to other employees and clients necessary facts, concepts, and research results as they pertain to projects and corporate activities.

4.  Compensation:  Salary determined based on experience.  Generous bonus plan, 401k, health insurance, vacation, sick leave, and professional development opportunities.  Future equity opportunity in HRA may also be available.