Lead Principal: Paleontology & Cultural Resources Expert

ERM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

401(k)

Job summary

ERM, a global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to lead paleontological and cultural resource projects from our US office. You will guide investigations, provide QA/QC, mentor staff, and support client relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

In this senior leadership role, you’ll advance ERM's paleontological resources services across North America, collaborating with archaeologists and cultural resources

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related discipline.
• 8+ years (10+ years preferred) of professional experience related to paleontological resources.
• Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, mitigation efforts, and agency consultation.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and related environmental review requirements.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for paleontological and cultural resource projects.
• Manage project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support strategic business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Paleontology expertise

NEPA knowledge

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related field

Job description

ERM, a global sustainability consultancy, seeks a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to lead paleontological and cultural resource projects from our US office. You will guide investigations, provide QA/QC, mentor staff, and support client relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

In this senior leadership role, you’ll advance ERM's paleontological resources services across North America, collaborating with archaeologists and cultural resources