Crew Chief (Field Based)

ERM; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 80,225 - 101,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

ERM is hiring a Crew Chief to lead on-site cultural resource monitoring and compliance during construction in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. The role requires independent field decisions, clear communication with project teams, and safety in active construction environments.

This full-time, limited-term position runs 18 months (60-72 hours/week) with potential extension, and includes collaboration with project managers and senior archaeologists to ensure regulatory adherence and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork or cultural resource monitoring.
• Be permitted as a NV BLM Crew Chief or higher.
• Experience monitoring construction or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements.
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-period archaeological materials.
• Experience using GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar field data collection tools.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments and outdoor field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively leading field teams.
• Monitor construction activities for potential cultural resource discoveries.
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials.
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures in accordance with permits.
• Coordinate in real time with construction crews and leads.
• Maintain compliance with permit conditions and environmental commitments.
• Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photography.
• Collect GPS data as instructed.
• Assist with monitoring summaries and discovery documentation.
• Communicate findings and work status to project managers.
• Participate in cultural resource awareness briefings.
• Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Comply with ERM safety program.

Skills

GPS data collection

Field communication

Decision making on site

Safety in field

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology/Anthropology

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is hiring aCrew Chief to lead on-site cultural resource monitoring and compliance support during the construction phase of our client’s transmission and distribution project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho.

The Crew Chief works closely with construction personnel, project managers, and cultural resources leads to implement avoidance measures, respond to discoveries, and support uninterrupted project progress while maintaining regulatory compliance. This role requires strong field judgment, clear communication, and the ability to work safely and effectively in active construction environments.

The position requires the ability to work independently, communicate effectively with project teams, and make sound, real-time decisions in the field. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a changing work environment where schedules, site locations, and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the project.

This is a full-time (60-72 hours/week), limited-term role with a duration of 18 months and the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively leading field teams.
• Monitor construction activities for potential cultural resource discoveries as instructed, such as during grading, trenching, excavation, and utility installation
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials, features, and isolated finds
• Implement unanticipated discovery procedures in accordance with project permits
• Coordinate in real time with construction crews, project managers, and cultural resource leads.
• Maintain compliance with cultural resource permit conditions and environmental commitments
• Complete daily monitoring logs, field notes, and photographic documentation
• Collect GPS data as instructed
• Assist with preparation of monitoring summaries, discovery documentation, and technical memoranda
• Communicate findings, compliance concerns, and work status to project managers and senior archaeologists
• Participate in construction worker cultural resource awareness briefings as needed
• Support coordination with Native American tribal monitors, when applicable
• Other duties as assigned or required
• Compliance with ERM’s rigorous safety program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of Crew Chief experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork or cultural resource monitoring
• Be permitted as a NV BLM Crew Chiew or higher
• Experience monitoring construction or infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with Section 106, NHPA, and BLM, NV, and ID agency permitting requirements
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-period archaeological materials
• Experience using GPS units, Survey123, ArcGIS, or similar field data collection tools
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work safely in active construction environments and outdoor field conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred. Candidates with relevant professional experience demonstrating a commensurate level of knowledge and expertise are also encouraged to apply.
• Qualification under the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR Part 61) in Archaeology preferred.
• Experience working in remote areas for extended periods
• Demonstrated ability to support projects requiring sustained field engagement
• Experience working alongside Native American tribal monitors
• Experience preparing technical reports, monitoring summaries, or discovery documentation
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour construction safety training
• Wilderness and Remote First Aid Training

Work Environment

This position is field-intensive and may involve:

• Long hours in outdoor environments and temperature extremes
• Walking or hiking on uneven terrain while carrying field equipment
• Working in active construction sites around heavy equipment
• Candidates must be physically capable of performing required field duties safely.

Pay Transparency

For the Crew Chief position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $80,225.60 – $101150.40, $38.57/hr – $48.63/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

• Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

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