Archaeology Team Leader - VHB

ABOUT THE POSITION

Archaeology Team Leader | Atlanta, GA | SE Regional US

VHB’s Atlanta office is actively seeking an Archaeology Group Lead/Archaeology Manager to join our regional Environmental Services Group. The position would serve as the technical lead and manager for the Atlanta archaeology team. The Archaeology Team Leader manages the day-to-day operations of the team, ensuring the accuracy of technical reports, meeting schedules, and coordinating efforts to meet project compliance needs for Atlanta’s Environmental Group.  

We are looking for a sharp, creative problem solver who is passionate about archaeological and historical properties. By working closely with our engineers, designers, planners, and clients, VHB strives to preserve and protect our shared cultural heritage across more than 30 offices along the East Coast.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct, lead, author, and/or review archaeological investigations, Cultural Resource Assessment Surveys, and Archaeological Resource Identification Surveys at the Phase I, II, and III levels of investigation.
• Lead and manage a large team of professional archaeologists.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget for cultural resource projects.
• Conduct archival and historical background research.
• Assess archaeological site significance under Criterion D of the NRHP.
• Assess proposed infrastructure improvement and/or construction projects and other engineering related impacts to identified cultural resources.
• Prepare recommendations for the preservation, avoidance, and/or minimization of impacts to eligible or listed cultural resources.
• Coordinate regulatory compliance efforts with federal, state, and municipal agencies.
• Support other VHB departments and regional offices with archaeological and historic preservation planning.
• Provide artifact analysis and assist in curation efforts.
• Prepare field survey and geographic maps using the ESRI suite of software.
• Review/respond to requests for proposals, scopes, and work plans.
• Support and build client relationships.
• Assist with mentoring field, junior, and mid-level staff archaeologists.

  Skills and Attributes

• Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience coordinating and managing archaeological investigations.
• Familiarity working with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and knowledge of GDOT expectations and procedures preferred.
• Familiarity working with NEPA, ARPA, NHPA, NAGPRA.
• Experience implementing the survey methodology for conducting archaeological investigations in Georgia and the Southeast.
• Self-motivated and ambitious with an attention to detail
• Must be able to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of American history and Southeastern American archaeology.
• Ability to identify complex cultural resource issues and critically think to develop solutions.  
• Motivated to lead and mentor others.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree (or higher) in anthropology, archaeology, or a closely related field required.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist preferred.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional standards for archaeology.
• 11+ years of professional experience in cultural resource management required.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.  

The base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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