Archaeological Project Manager

About Chronicle Heritage Arabia

Chronicle Heritage Arabia is part of Chronicle Heritage, a global cultural and environmental heritage consultancy dedicated to advancing responsible development, preservation, and community engagement.

Operating throughout the Middle East, Chronicle Heritage Arabia partners with governments, developers, and cultural organizations to protect and manage heritage resources within dynamic development landscapes. Our teams bring international expertise and regional understanding to deliver practical, sustainable heritage solutions that align with global best practice.

About the Role

We are seeking an Archaeological Project Manager to join our growing team and lead and deliver heritage assessment and management projects across the Middle East.

This is a fully remote position, with opportunities for periodic travel to the region for site visits or stakeholder meetings. The successful candidate will oversee heritage projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing fieldwork, reporting and post-excavation teams, and coordinating with stakeholders in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East, and potentially in other territories.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple archaeology and heritage projects throughout the project lifecycle in accordance with the agreed budget, project scope and timescale;

Hold responsibility for Health and Safety compliance (particularly with regard to heat-stress management) ensuring archaeological projects are delivered safely, in line with CHA’s SOPs and core values;

Assign tasks, set deadlines, and monitor progress for project teams

Provide technical oversight of archaeological field work, reporting, and post-excavation work, and review deliverables to ensure quality;

Ensure projects comply with national and local cultural heritage regulations

Coordinate logistics, staffing, and subcontractor management

Manage the preparation and submission of required permits and reports

Track project expenses and ensure financial efficiency

Manage resources effectively to optimize productivity

Report on project financials and status updates to senior management

In collaboration with Operations Principal and Regional Principal, develop and maintain working relationships with existing clients, the wider Chronicle Heritage team, development bodies and government agencies, and other stakeholders

Support and mentor fieldwork staff, showing strong leadership and technical expertise; and

Ensure compliance with commercial and operational governance processes and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring risks are managed appropriately.

Qualifications

Essential

· Degree in Archaeology or a related discipline.

· Minimum 5+ years of experience in archaeological fieldwork

· Proven project management experience delivering multiple archaeological projects simultaneously.

· Strong understanding of archaeological excavation and post-excavation, in line with relevant standards and guidance.

· Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills in English.

· Ability to manage remote and cross-cultural teams effectively.

Desirable

· Project management or safety qualifications (APM, NEBOSH etc)

· Arabic language skills and/or regional experience in the Middle East

Why Join Chronicle Heritage Arabia?

· Contribute to high-profile, meaningful projects that shape heritage management and sustainable development across the Middle East.

· Join a globally recognized firm with deep expertise in archaeology, cultural heritage, and environmental consulting.

· Enjoy a fully remote, flexible work model with opportunities for international collaboration and travel.

· Competitive compensation and benefits.

· Supportive, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.