Company Description Bluestone Research 2004 Ltd. U.S. is a specialized cultural resource firm that provides archaeological services to developers, private landowners, and local and Federal agencies. The team is composed of licensed professionals and Registered Professional Archaeologists with more than 70 years of combined experience in cultural resource compliance. Bluestone Research has completed hundreds of projects across all phases of investigation, from Phase I surveys to Phase III data recovery and mitigation, on both prehistoric and historic sites. The company is known for developing effective compliance strategies, maintaining strong relationships with reviewers and stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and successfully. Bluestone’s client base includes major homebuilders, engineering firms, energy companies, and the U.S. National Park Service, offering team members exposure to diverse, high-impact projects.
Role Description Bluestone Research is seeking a skilled archaeologist to serve as Principal Investigator, responsible for writing and editing high-quality cultural resource management (CRM) reports. This is a report-writing and research role, not a field position — the ideal candidate combines strong archaeological knowledge with excellent technical writing and a keen eye for detail.
Position Details
- Title: Principal Investigator (Archaeological Report Writer)
- Location: Remote / Flexible
- Term: Full-time or part-time
- Pay Scale: $30–$33/hr
- Fieldwork: Not required
Responsibilities
- Serve as Principal Investigator on assigned projects, coordinating with field archaeologists to gather and interpret project data.
- Conduct background and archival research in support of report preparation.
- Write and edit clear, accurate, and professional archaeological reports that comply with applicable federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Prior to beginning each project, estimate the time needed to complete the report, drawing on the firm's established benchmarks for similar reports.
- Communicate proactively if unforeseen complexities arise during writing that require additional time beyond the original estimate.
- Take on additional duties as assigned by the Employer from time to time.
Qualifications
- Strong background in archaeology and archaeological research methods.
- Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-organized, professional reports.
- Experience preparing Phase I, II, and/or III CRM reports preferred.
- RPA/RA (Register of Professional Archaeologists) certification preferred.
- Comfortable working on an hourly basis with variable project volume.
