Regional Cultural Heritage Consulting Director

ERM; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage, based in Houston, TX, to lead regional activities across North America. You will guide NHPA/NEPA compliance, manage projects for major energy developments, and mentor multidisciplinary teams while expanding ERM's cultural heritage services in the Gulf region and beyond.

The role requires senior- level expertise, strong client relationships, and a track record of delivering compliant, high-quality cultural heritage deliverables across

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Anthropology or related field or equivalent experience.
• Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
• 8+ years (15+ years preferred) of related experience.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes.
• Technical expertise with environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects.
• Familiarity with NHPA and NEPA.
• Experience with SHPOs, THPOs, FERC, USACE and other agency involvement.
• Excellent technical report writing skills for Phase I–III projects.

Responsibilities

• Program management and leadership for energy-sector clients in the Gulf region.
• Conduct research and writing for cultural heritage components of NHPA Section 106 and NEPA documents for private-sector projects.
• Oversee literature reviews, field reconnaissance, surveys, and excavations.
• Ensure technical content and quality of project deliverables.

Skills

Excellent communication

Excellent computer skills

Business development

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Leadership & mentoring

Education

RPA member

Master's degree in Anthropology or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage, based in Houston, TX, to lead regional activities across North America. You will guide NHPA/NEPA compliance, manage projects for major energy developments, and mentor multidisciplinary teams while expanding ERM's cultural heritage services in the Gulf region and beyond.

The role requires senior- level expertise, strong client relationships, and a track record of delivering compliant, high-quality cultural heritage deliverables across