North America Cultural Heritage Director

ERM; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage to lead and grow the North America Cultural Heritage practice within the MAP region, focusing on California and surrounding areas. The role demands technical leadership, client relationship management, and talent development across multidisciplinary teams.

You will guide high-profile projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive business development while mentoring the next generation of professionals in a dynamic, travel-heavy

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Anthropology or related field required.
• Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) per requirements.
• 8+ years of related experience (15+ preferred).
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes with a strong BLM focus.
• Technical expertise in environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects.
• Experience with NHPA and NEPA.
• Excellent technical report writing skills with Phase I-III documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide program management and leadership for key energy-sector clients in the MAP region.
• Lead NHPA and NEPA compliance projects for major capital initiatives.
• Mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams across ERM practices.
• Grow ARM's archaeology and cultural heritage services through leadership and business development.
• Represent ERM with regulators, agencies, and clients.
• Oversee subcontractors and manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Mentoring

Business development

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology

RPA membership

Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards for Archaeology

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage to lead and grow the North America Cultural Heritage practice within the MAP region, focusing on California and surrounding areas. The role demands technical leadership, client relationship management, and talent development across multidisciplinary teams.

You will guide high-profile projects, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive business development while mentoring the next generation of professionals in a dynamic, travel-heavy