Principal Investigator (Terrestrial Archaeology - Guam)

Title: Principal Investigator Location: Guam Job Code: Guam_PI_2026 Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications Position Information SEARCH has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Principal Investigator to join our Guam office team. Candidates must be based in/relocate to Guam and report to the local office. The responsibilities include fieldwork (e.g., archaeological monitoring and excavation), research, lab, and report preparation tasks. The duties include ensuring fieldwork is executed in a timely fashion and meets the applicable standards; writing high quality technical reports; oversight of junior field staff; and coordinating the development of project Health & Safety plans. The candidate should be detail-oriented and organized, work well with others, and be able to work efficiently on simultaneous projects under tight deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communication, the ability to work autonomously and in a team environment, and the ability to travel are critical to the position. In particular, this position may require extensive archaeological monitoring on Guam and other locations. Successful candidates will have a background in cultural resource management and experience managing archaeological fieldwork. The candidate will have excellent technical writing skills and the ability to produce reports for review by subject matter experts on behalf of federal, state, and tribal agencies under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and the National Environmental Policy Act, among other historic preservation laws/regulations. SEARCH provides a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 11 paid holidays per year, and Unlimited paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience. Key Responsibilities: Maintain the highest professional image for our clients, co-workers, media, and general public. Participate in decision-making regarding research priorities of company and provide information on feasibility of prospective projects. Develop business/client relationships for SEARCH. Develop SEARCH procedures and protocol related to field methods, lab analyses, and report preparation. Prepare proposals for review by Sector Leaders and Management. Develop research designs, outline research procedures to be followed, and identify and/or provide training to junior staff to carry out research. Plan and manage fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting efforts in accordance with project Scope of Work, budget, and schedule. Develop thoroughly researched, comprehensive, and defensible resource evaluations according to the National Register of Historic Places eligibility criteria in accordance with 36 CFR §60.4 and associated National Park Service guidance. Support Project Managers in the delivery of projects on time and under budget. In conjunction with the SEARCH Health & Safety Officer, develop a Health & Safety plan for each assigned project and ensure that it is followed. Communicate project resource needs to Project Managers, Sector Leaders, Directors, and Management, as warranted. Conduct primary research using laboratory equipment, computer resources, and institutional libraries. Provide expertise in field of research to SEARCH colleagues. Prepare reports and papers of completed projects for publication in technical journals, presentation to regulatory agencies or at conferences, or use in further research activities, with approval by the Client and SEARCH Management. Other duties, as assigned.