Principal Investigator – Archaeology

Principal Investigator - Archaeology
Indianapolis, IN

Gray & Pape, a national and international cultural heritage management (CRM) firm, is seeking a Principal Investigator - Archaeology to join our Archaeology practice and support our successful transportation group in our Indianapolis, Indiana office. Expected salary range for this role is $55,000-$65,000. This role is full time, regular status, exempt position. Gray & Pape offers a hybrid work environment with built in flexibility for days in the office.

Summary of the Role:
The Principal Investigator-Archaeology is responsible for conducting and overseeing all aspects of archaeological projects and studies. This includes: archaeological, cultural, historical, and environmental research and context development; literature and desktop assessments to support modeling and due diligence objectives; archaeological reconnaissance and due diligence surveys; Phase I and II archeological resource identification and assessment; Phase III archaeological treatment plans, data recovery, and mitigation; archaeological, cultural, and historical artifact and laboratory analysis; preparation of a variety of archaeological documentation and technical reports; and preparing artifacts and records for curation.

Minimum Qualifications:
• MA/MS in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
• 5 years CRM transportation experience working with multiple state departments of transportation within their project development processes, guiding and coordinating across project teams, and with the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA).
• Comprehensive understanding of the legal and administrative framework of CRM and, specifically, its application to transportation projects (Section 106 and 4f, NEPA).
• Lead author CRM report preparation experience.
• Qualified to register with the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
• Excellent understanding of National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Criteria and their application.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a passenger car/light truck.

Travel is project-dependent with an expectation of travel outside the local area and for multiple days. Some projects may require extended travel.

Gray & Pape offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health and disability insurance, and a 401(k)-retirement plan. A complete job description is available upon request.

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit the following to Charity Touchette, HR Director, at ctouchette@graypape.com. No phone calls, please.
• Cover letter detailing expression of interest;
• Resume or CV;
• 1 writing samples (preferably from the past 3-5 years).

This position is open until December 1, 2021, and qualified candidates may be interviewed prior to close date. Please visit us at https://www.graypape.com/our-company/careers/ to learn more.

Gray & Pape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. Please contact HR to request an accommodation