Principal Paleontology & Cultural Resources Consultant

ERM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join its Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This full-time role is based in an ERM US office and offers the opportunity to lead investigations, manage projects, mentor staff, and contribute to business development across North America.

You will provide technical excellence, coordinate with archaeologists, deliver environmental studies, and support client relationships while advancing ERM's paleontological

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Paleontology or related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional paleontological resources experience.
• Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, 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

Mentorship

Business development

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related discipline

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist to join its Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This full-time role is based in an ERM US office and offers the opportunity to lead investigations, manage projects, mentor staff, and contribute to business development across North America.

You will provide technical excellence, coordinate with archaeologists, deliver environmental studies, and support client relationships while advancing ERM's paleontological