Principal Investigator Exempt Full Time

Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Inc. (Alpine) is growing and looking to add a Principal Investigator to our team.  Will that person be you?    This is a management-level position and requires experience in CRM within our Mountain West, Great Plains, and Southwest regions.   Learn more about us here:  https://alpinearchaeology.com/

 Alpine is a full-service, people-focused, woman-owned cultural resources consulting firm headquartered in Montrose, Colorado. Learn more about what is so special about our area here: https://www.visitmontrose.com/

Hiring preference may be given to an individual willing to relocate near our Montrose headquarters; however, applicants will also be considered who are within our region and willing to travel to Montrose for team collaboration. 

Your Responsibilities Will Include

·         Acting as primary project contact for federal, state, and municipal agencies, and private clients

·         Ensuring that all fieldwork, analysis, and reporting meets Alpine’s high-quality standards

·         Mentoring staff to develop their skills in accomplishing project requirements 

·         Remaining current with relevant agency protocols and permit stipulations

·         Tracking the progress of numerous projects through the entire compliance process

·         Working collaboratively toward project success and leadership in staff development

Minimum Qualifications
·         Master’s degree in anthropology or archaeology plus 5 years of supervisory experience in archaeological fieldwork, analysis, and report preparation

·         Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-pace consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, research, survey, excavation, analysis, and technical writing

·         Experience conducting historical research using primary source materials[JM1] 

·         A thorough understanding of the cultural resource regulations and agency permitting requirements in one or more of our service states

·         Strong organizational, communication, writing, and computer skills are integral to this position

·         Ability to conduct occasional fieldwork that may involve overnight stays, hiking in inclement weather, rough terrain, and/or high elevations.   

·         Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Salary and Benefit Package
Starting salary range:  $85,000–$95,000/year, commensurate with experience

Expected salary range:  $90,000–$110,000/year

Staff benefits include:

·         11 paid holidays, 13 paid vacation days, and 10 paid sick days during the first year; additional time off may be available to offset longer work weeks

·         Health and vision insurance available upon hire; 100% employer-paid for employee coverage after 1 year of employment; dependent coverage options are available

·         401(k) retirement plan after one year employment that includes a 4% employer match. 

·         As a corporate value, Alpine contributes additional profit-sharing amounts to employee’s 401(k).

Please apply here:  https://alpinearchaeology.com/careers/

Alpine Archaeological Consultants, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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