CertificationsRegister of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Field of studyAnthropology, Archaeology (or related)
Study levelMaster's or higher
Original posting
Planning Practice
With a keen focus on people, we constantly seek to improve communities and create more sustainable, convenient, healthy, and attractive places. Michael Baker International’s team of planners, landscape architects, and public engagement experts collaborate with clients and communities to design shared spaces that are safe, accessible, and equitable for all. We create, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from an initial vision through implementation, aligned with a community’s unique vision, values, and development strategy. Together we plan the future of communities that are sustainable and that meaningfully connect people to their environment.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is currently seeking to hire an Archaeological Field Supervisor/Field Director for our Nashville, TN office. Under the supervision of a Senior Archaeologist, Archaeology Department/Technical Manager, or Cultural Resources Director, the successful candidate will perform both field and/or post-field tasks, including management of archaeological field crew, daily supervision of Phase I, II, and III archaeological investigations, and report production.
A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the Nashville, TN area. This role requires onsite field work as required.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.
What You’ll Do:
Coordinate field mobilization, scheduling, and landowner communication
Lead daily field operations, including crew task assignments and oversight
Conduct health and safety briefings on-site
Maintain accurate field documentation, including notes, photo logs, and paperwork review
Perform and oversee field data collection (e.g., photography, GPS/Trimble, mapping, site plans)
Assign and track field designations (e.g., strata, features)
Prepare field methods and results documentation based on fieldwork
Assemble field equipment and ensure readiness for deployment
Provide regular progress updates to project leadership
Support artifact and specialized analyses as needed
Collaborate closely with the Archaeology Lab Supervisor
What You Need to Succeed:
Minimum qualifications
Master’s or Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
5+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in a field supervisory role
Meets Secretary of the Interior (36 CFR Part 61) professional qualification standards
Strong working knowledge of Section 106, NEPA, and applicable permitting requirements
Experience leading Phase I and Phase II archaeological investigations
Ability to interpret project mapping and oversee field execution
Proficiency in field methods and technologies, including GPS/Trimble, compass navigation, and site mapping
Solid understanding of soil development, stratigraphy, and site formation processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, ArcGIS, and GPS-related software
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, with ability to interpret field findings
Valid driver's license with willingness to travel
Preferred qualifications
Active listing or eligibility for listing on the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
Experience conducting Phase III archaeological investigations
Additional experience supporting deep excavation projects
Physical Demands:
Field: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The successful candidate must be able to walk and/or hike over various terrains, sometimes over great distances (average daily walking distances up to 2 miles), while carrying both personal and company equipment (e.g., shovels, screens). They must be able to lift heavy loads (e.g., soil-filled buckets) up to 50 lbs. The job requires repeated bending, lifting, screening, kneeling, digging, etc.
Work Environment:
Field: A standard field workday runs in 8-day sessions, 10 hours per day, in all seasons. Additional hours may be required in the evening for paperwork review or landowner coordination. The work environment is typically outdoors, and sometimes under adverse weather conditions requiring appropriate clothing (e.g., work boots, rain gear, cold-weather gear). At minimum, Field Supervisors are required to have the following personal field tools: backpack, compass, English/Metric tape measure, trowel (e.g., Marshalltown), line level, clip board, pencils, and work gloves.
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position $78,099 - $112,769 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination. *It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. _*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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