Principal Investigator

The Firm: Drayton Archaeology is a professional, fast-paced, and customer-centric cultural resource management firm. Our goal is to guide our clients through the compliance process on time, so they feel in the know and supported as their projects move forward.

We do interesting work that has a real-world impact. Come join our team.

The Opportunity: Drayton is looking to add a full-time Principal, Head of Archaeology (Principal) to our growing team in northern Washington. This position may be based anywhere in Whatcom, Skagit, or Snohomish County (our office is in Blaine, WA).

In this role, you will be accountable for overseeing all phases of project management, starting from proposal to final close-out. Additionally, you will play a vital part in guiding and mentoring the staff. You will also have the chance to boost our market share by cultivating relationships with existing as well as potential clients.

Job duties include:

• Responsible for the implementation of proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Supervise project staff and project logistics.
• Coordinate communication and project deliverables between clients, DAHP, Tribal representatives, state and federal agencies, and coworkers.
• Oversee and act as the lead archaeological expert on all projects, permits, IDPs, and related work.
• Build relationships with current and potential clients and vendors.
• Oversee the processing and cataloging of artifacts and other materials according to lab specifications.
• Help develop and lead our team of archaeologists.

Qualifications include:

• Accredited as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (preferred).
• A master's degree or Ph.D. in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of CRM experience, with at least two years in the Pacific Northwest.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preparing proposals
• Minimum of 2 years of experience effectively developing and implementing project budgets, supervising project staff, and delivering high-quality deliverables
• Must be an expert in local, state, and federal cultural resources laws and regulations.
• Experienced in writing and reviewing technical archaeological reports.

The salary range for this position is $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year (base plus performance bonuses).

Work-life and benefits at Drayton for this role:

• A comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare benefits, PTO, and 401k contributions for full-time employees.
• Flexible work schedules and predominantly remote (some hybrid) possibilities are available for most roles.
• We don’t do bureaucracy. We’re an honest and easy-going team that values freedom and responsibility. As we serve our clients and move things forward, we trust you to make it happen and support you where you need it.

Drayton Archaeology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class, political affiliation, or belief.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year (base plus performance bonuses)

Benefits:

• 401(k) and contributions
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

Blaine, WA 98230: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blaine, WA 98230