Archaeologist - Seattle

Are you an experienced archaeologist and project manager ready to work for an exceptional company?

HRA is seeking an Archaeologist 3 to join our collaborative team of experts in either our Seattle, Portland, or Eugene office. HRA's Archaeologist 3 serves as principal investigator and conducts and/or oversees all phases of archaeological investigations. This position also acts as a project manager responsible for proposals and costing, client relations and business development, and managing budgets, schedules, expectations, and deliverables.

This is a hybrid position that requires a minimum of two days in the office. However, exceptions may be granted for highly qualified candidates who do not reside within regular commuting distance of HRA offices in Seattle, Portland, or Eugene. In this case, the position would be fully remote.

As an Archaeologist 3 serving as a project manager, you will manage multiple project tasks and direct project teams in completion of project assignments in close coordination with clients. You will conduct research, fieldwork, and reporting tasks, as well as prepare budgets and proposals. You will have the opportunity to assist with marketing and business development.

At HRA, we put our people and culture first! Your career at HRA will be supported by individualized planning, ongoing professional development, conference opportunities, and mentorship programs.

• Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Seattle: $100,000–124,000
• Portland: $95,500–117,500
• Eugene: $87,000–109,000
• An accelerated vacation accrual rate.
• Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from, one with zero cost for employee-only coverage and highly reduced costs for dependent-care coverage.
• Voluntary benefits such as vision, dental, and voluntary life at reduced rates.
• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with generous match.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support mental health, work-life balance, and overall wellness.

• A Master's degree or PhD in Anthropology or a closely related field with an Archaeology emphasis.
• Prepared a Master's thesis or doctoral dissertation.

• At least 5 years of cultural resources experience working in Washington or Oregon, preferably at a cultural resources consulting firm.
• At least 2 years managing projects (i.e., being responsible for proposing on, planning, and implementing all phases of project work within budget, on time, and to scope, in close coordination with clients, agencies, Tribes, and others).
• Qualifications meeting SOI standards in archaeology.
• If in/near Oregon, qualifications to be permit table by the Oregon SHPO.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage a project from the proposal preparation stage to the final client deliverable.
• Strong interpersonal skills to successfully function within a multi-level project team and the demonstrated ability to work cohesively with other project managers, senior staff, clients, agencies, and Tribes.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee, coordinate, and provide direction to project teams and effectively lead survey and resource evaluation fieldwork using appropriate techniques.
• The ability to work in physically challenging environments.