Field Archaeological Monitor/Crew Chief (Field Based)

ERM; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 73,985 - 94,910; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

ERM is hiring Field Archaeologists/Monitors to provide on-site cultural resource monitoring during the construction phase of a project in Northern Nevada and Southern Idaho. This full-time position (60-72 hours/week) requires 2-3 years of experience, strong field judgment, and the ability to work effectively in construction environments.

Successful candidates will monitor for archaeological resources, ensure compliance with regulations, and communicate findings to project teams. The role offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $73,985.60 to $94,910.40.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork.
• Experience monitoring construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to identify prehistoric and historic-period archaeological materials.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for potential cultural resource discoveries.
• Identify, document, and evaluate archaeological materials and features.
• Coordinate with construction crews and project managers.

Skills

Field judgment

Clear communication

Flexibility

Cultural resource monitoring

GPS data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field

Tools

GPS units

Survey123

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM is hiring Field Archaeologists/ Monitor to provide 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.

Responsibilities include monitoring ground-disturbing work, identifying and documenting archaeological resources, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and permit conditions.

The Field Archaeologist 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

• 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 2-3 years of professional experience in Great Basin archaeological fieldwork or cultural resource monitoring
• 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 Field Biologist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,985.60 – $94,910.40, $35.57/hr – $45.63/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.
  
  

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, determinable, and payable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

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At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.



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