Lead Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Consultant

ERM; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary archaeological projects across the United States. You will guide teams, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive growth in the cultural resources market.

This leadership role emphasizes technical excellence, regulatory navigation, and collaboration across ERM’s global organization. Travel within the U.S. is involved as projects require fieldwork and coordination.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field plus 8+ years of paid experience.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Strong documentation and attention to detail.
• Proficient in permitting regulations for cultural resources (e.g., FERC, USACE, THC).
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Business development abilities and long-term client relationships.
• Ability to manage teams and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee literature reviews, field reconnaissance, surveys, and excavation.
• Provide technical consulting to grow ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage business.
• Coordinate with other ERM practice areas across the country.
• Represent ERM with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Lead and mentor archaeologists and cultural resource professionals.
• Capitalize on ERM client relationships to expand market share.
• Lead, hire, and retain personnel for team success.
• Support regional project delivery and business development initiatives.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Regulatory knowledge

Field teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ERM seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary archaeological projects across the United States. You will guide teams, mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive growth in the cultural resources market.

This leadership role emphasizes technical excellence, regulatory navigation, and collaboration across ERM’s global organization. Travel within the U.S. is involved as projects require fieldwork and coordination.