Principal Investigator
Full Time • Richardson
Benefits:
- Casual Dress Code
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Pension Plan
- 401(k) employer contribution
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
About Us:
AR Consultants, Inc. is a well-established cultural resource management firm based in Richardson, Texas. We specialize in archaeological investigations throughout Texas and beyond, delivering high-quality research and compliance services to public and private sector clients.
AR Consultants, Inc. is a well-established cultural resource management firm based in Richardson, Texas. We specialize in archaeological investigations throughout Texas and beyond, delivering high-quality research and compliance services to public and private sector clients.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Principal Investigator to lead archaeological field investigations, manage projects, and contribute to technical reporting. This role involves approximately 50% fieldwork, with the remainder dedicated to office-based tasks including research, analysis, and client communication.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Investigator to lead archaeological field investigations, manage projects, and contribute to technical reporting. This role involves approximately 50% fieldwork, with the remainder dedicated to office-based tasks including research, analysis, and client communication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead archaeological surveys, testing, and data recovery projects.
- Supervise field crews and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Prepare and review technical reports, research designs, and proposals.
- Coordinate with clients, agencies, and subcontractors.
- Contribute to project budgets, schedules, and quality control.
Required Qualifications:
- M.A. or M.S. in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Principal Investigator on CRM projects.
- Strong management skills.
- Knowledge of the Antiquities Code of Texas, Section 106 of the NHPA, and other relevant regulations.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in the field under varying conditions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Regional expertise in Texas or the surrounding areas.
- Experience with GIS and digital field data collection.
- Permitted or eligible for permitting in Texas and neighboring states.
Compensation: $85,000-95,000 annually commensurate with experience.
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
About Us
AR Consultants (ARC) has a rich history dating back to 1977 when Dr. S. Alan Skinner, then a faculty member in the Anthropology Department at Southern Methodist University, founded the company. The company was first named Archaeology Resource Consultants. The sole proprietorship provided cultural resource services, including archaeological and historical surveys, to organizations in need.
The firm was active until 1979, at which point Dr. Skinner left SMU and joined a national environmental consulting company. During his four-year tenure, he established three regional offices and held the position of General Manager. However, his vision and commitment to Archaeology Resource Consultants prompted him to step down and reactivate the company. The services expanded to include: historic building studies, environmental baseline investigations, and cultural resources projects involving substantial testing and mitigation. With the service expansion, the name changed to AR Consultants. In 2000, the firm officially became incorporated.
AR Consultants’ growth has been steady and consistent, with a steadfast commitment to service at its core. The company specializes in cultural resource surveys, site evaluations, and major site excavations while maintaining hands-on management practices. The team boasts a wealth of experience, with employees well-versed in projects spanning most of the United States and overseas.
The firm is versatile, taking on both small-scale projects and large-scale projects. AR Consultants collaborates with engineering firms, water districts, electric cooperatives, land developers, cities, and governmental agencies across the United States. The company is known for providing thorough, state-of-the-art investigations in cultural resources and the environmental field, prioritizing rapid response to meet clients’ needs. AR Consultant’s track record includes successful coordination with local, state, and federal review agencies, along with a portfolio of pipeline route studies for petroleum industries and water and transmission routes in Texas and neighboring states, serving numerous water districts and utility companies.
Our Mission
AR Consultants, Inc.’s mission is to preserve Texas archaeology; we believe our history is as vital as our future. Furthermore, AR Consultants, Inc. strives to strengthen our historical and prehistorical records through rigorous archaeological methodology and conscientious research practices.
Additionally, we have expanded our work to include the neighboring states of Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana. This expansion reflects our commitment to archaeological preservation in these states as well.
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