Principal Investigator

**Job Description:** **Overview:** The Principal Investigator is a qualified senior technical leader responsible for directing complex cultural resources investigations and ensuring regulatory alignment. This role brings strong technical judgment to research design and documentation, serves as a key point of contact with agencies and clients, and mentors staff across multiple experience levels **Responsibilities:** - Direct and oversee technical archaeological work - Lead complex cultural resources investigations and research design - Provide expert guidance on applicable federal, state, and local regulatory compliance - Coordinate with clients and applicable regulatory agencies in complex situations - Prepare scopes of work, schedules, and project budgets - Lead archaeological field investigations and oversee project execution - Author and review complex technical reports, research designs, treatment plans, and related documentation - Demonstrate advanced expertise in identification, analysis, and assessment of pre- and post-contact materials, features, and structures - Apply subject-matter expertise in a cultural resources subfield, such as artifact analysis, GIS, geoarchaeology, or deliverable preparation - Ensure regulatory alignment and well-supported conclusions - Provide coaching, guidance, and knowledge sharing to team members - Participate in professional organizations and continuing education - Support public and stakeholder engagement related to archaeological findings **Qualifications:** - 8 years of archaeological experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role - Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline - Meets Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61). - Meets applicable state Principal Investigator (PI) qualification requirements. - Completion of an academic archaeological field school preferred - Registered Archaeologist through the Register of Professional Archaeologists preferred - Ability to meet applicable transportation or agency precertification requirements in area of research within 6 months, when required - Significant experience leading archaeological field investigations and projects - Experience managing complex projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation - Advanced proficiency in GIS and mapping software - Exceptional technical writing and report preparation skills - Strong leadership skills and ability to manage multidisciplinary teams - Typical workweek is Monday–Friday during standard business hours, with flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and travel based on project needs. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience in archival research. - Proficiency in faunal analysis. - Leadership experience in testing and data recovery project. - Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). - Familiarity with the City of San Antonio’s Unified Development Code. - Experience in bioarcheological and/or faunal analysis. **EEO Statement:** All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.