• Principal Investigator (Archaeologist)

    Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. (Houston, TX)


    Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

     

    Position Summary: Principal Investigator (Archaeologist) is responsible for scheduling and managing small to medium projects or co-managing large ones, serving as field lead for Phase I-III fieldwork, and conducting research associated with archaeological investigations. Responsible for writing portions of archaeological reports at the direction of the Senior Archeologist or Section Head. The qualified candidate for this position will oversee or assist in overseeing Phase I-III archaeological work in Texas and surrounding states. This position will have opportunities for growth and to aid in growing the JMT cultural resources group in Texas.

     

    Pay range is $80,000-90,000/year. Salary range is commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

     

    Preference is for individuals willing to work from or relocate to JMT office locations in Houston or Round Rock, Texas.

     

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities

     

    + Conducts archaeological field work with the ability to identify artifacts and determine the presence of archaeological sites

    + Collects data and field samples during archaeological investigations

    + Analyzes historic and pre-historic artifacts and features

    + Documenting methodologies and findings of research and archaeological investigations

    + Reviews and writes portions of archaeological reports and prepares archaeological site forms

    + Assists in making decisions about project alternatives and the resolution of adverse effects to archaeological resources

    + Works with technical field, lab and office staff, managers (Senior Archaeologist/Section Head) and administrative staff to ensure that projects meet JMT and professional quality standards

    + May help with business development through assisting in the preparation of proposals, budgets, and other marketing materials

     

    Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

     

    + Perform other related duties as assigned

    Required Skills

    + Strong written and oral communication skills

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

    Required Experience

    + Master’s Degree from an accredited school in anthropology or a closely related field

    + Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Qualification Standards for Archaeologists

    + 5+ years of experience (CRM experience preferred)

    + At least 3 of those years need to involve leadership positions

    + Familiarity with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and with the Antiquities Code of Texas

    + Ability to obtain a Texas Antiquities Permit

    + Regional (Texas/Oklahoma/Louisiana) experience in historic and/or prehistoric archaeology

    + Demonstrated skills and supervisory experience in Phase I-III fieldwork

    + Must be able to provide a writing sample from either a thesis, dissertation, or archaeological report

    + Must possess a valid driver’s license

    + Experience with Federal Agencies and Tribal Nations

    Preferred Experience

    + Registered Professional Archaeologist (or ability to become registered)

    + Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, ArcGISPro, Field Maps, Google Earth, ArcMap and/or other GIS programs

    + Experience obtaining a Texas Antiquities Permit

    + Significant lab and curation experience

     

    The qualified applicant must provide a list of at least 3 professional references with contact information.

     

    Working Conditions

     

    Work is performed in the field 50% of the time and requires the ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 lbs as needed. Field work may require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Out-of-town travel is expected, requiring driving and/or flying to project locations.

     

    Office work is performed within a general office environment 50% of the time. Office work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Office work is performed with adequate lighting and temperature, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

     

    Benefits

     

    JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

     

    + Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

    + Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

    + Paid Time Off

    + Paid Holidays

    + Paid Caregiver Leave Program

    + 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

    + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

    + Career Development Programs

    + And more…

    + Benefits | JMT (https://jmt.com/careers/benefits/)

     

    Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.