Managing Archaeology & Cultural Resources Leader

ERM; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary cultural resource projects across the United States. You will guide teams, mentor staff, and build long-term client partnerships while navigating regulatory requirements and integrating cultural resources into broader environmental programs.

You will oversee studies, develop new business, and interact with federal and state agencies, expanding ERM's leadership in the cultural resources market.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field plus 8+ years of related paid experience.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Proficient in permitting regulations for cultural resources such as FERC, USACE, THC.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development abilities and ability to maintain long-term client relationships.
• Ability to manage and work within a team as well as independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team performing literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies and projects.
• Provide technical consulting to support growth of ERM's business and client base in archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country.
• Represent ERM to 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 standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Business development

Mentoring

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ERM seeks a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary cultural resource projects across the United States. You will guide teams, mentor staff, and build long-term client partnerships while navigating regulatory requirements and integrating cultural resources into broader environmental programs.

You will oversee studies, develop new business, and interact with federal and state agencies, expanding ERM's leadership in the cultural resources market.