Managing Archaeology & Cultural Resources Consultant

ERM; Utah; On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to oversee multidisciplinary cultural resources projects across the United States. You will supervise teams, guide client engagements, and expand ERM's presence in the cultural resources market while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, business development, and mentoring of archaeologists, with limited travel across the US.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology plus 8+ years paid experience.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• Experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies and projects.
• Provide technical consulting to support growth of ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage practice.
• Interact with ERM practice areas to share multidisciplinary resources and best practices.
• Represent ERM with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality.
• Lead, manage, hire and mentor personnel for the technical team.
• Capitalize on ERM client relationships to expand market share in Cultural Resources.
• Partner with ERM colleagues to deepen client relationships and grow net revenue.
• Participate on teams across ERM's global organization.
• Interact with SHPOs, federal agencies, and online cultural resource databases.
• Lead and supervise staff in office and field settings.
• Perform research and prepare technical reports.
• Possibly conduct fieldwork.
• Provide technical assistance to clients nationwide.

Skills

Leadership

Archaeology expertise

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Business development

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to oversee multidisciplinary cultural resources projects across the United States. You will supervise teams, guide client engagements, and expand ERM's presence in the cultural resources market while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, business development, and mentoring of archaeologists, with limited travel across the US.