Regional Cultural Heritage Director – North America

ERM; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage to lead as a regional leader within the MAP region, focusing on Great Basin, California, or Four Corners, and guiding NHPA/NEPA projects for major clients.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, grow ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage services, and collaborate across ERM practices to advance technical excellence and client relationships nationwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Anthropology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance, pertaining especially to undertakings by multiple Federal agencies.
• Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
• 8+ years (15+ years preferred) of related experience.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes with a strong BLM focus.
• Technical expertise and practical experience with environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects.
• Required familiarity with the NHPA and NEPA.
• Competency advising on SHPOs, THPOs, BLM, FERC, USACE, and other agency involvement.
• Excellent technical report writing skills and demonstrated authorship for Phase I, II, and III projects, including treatment plans, MOU/MOAs, resource reports, and related documentation.
• Ability to advise on artifact analysis and archaeological site NRHP recommendations, including identification of the need for additional studies.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research through to completion.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation and technical deliverables.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development abilities and the ability to maintain long-term client relationships.
• Ability to manage and work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Well-developed team-building and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business challenges.
• Positive outlook, collaborative approach, and commitment to the success of ERM as a global company.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic consulting environment where project needs and schedules may evolve.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Program management and leadership in support of key energy-sector clients in the MAP region.
• Conduct research and writing for cultural heritage resource components of NHPA Section 106 and NEPA documents for private-sector projects.
• Oversee teams conducting literature reviews, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and archaeological excavations.
• Be responsible for the technical content and quality of project deliverables.
• Interact with state and federal regulators and collaborate with project teams to analyze information using regional databases.
• Provide technical consulting expertise to support the growth of ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage business.
• Collaborate with other ERM practice areas to share multidisciplinary resources and best practices across the country.
• Represent ERM through communications and meetings with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients through meetings, email, and conference calls.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist with proposal preparation and development to meet client needs.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Lead, hire, retain, mentor, inspire, and manage the performance of team members.
• Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM's profile and market share in the IAP Cultural Heritage market through technical excellence and business development.
• Partner with ERM colleagues to deepen existing client relationships and develop new client relationships that drive significant net revenue growth.

Skills

Archaeology expertise

NHPA/NEPA compliance

RPA member

BLM/regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Business development

Technical report writing

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Anthropology or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage to lead as a regional leader within the MAP region, focusing on Great Basin, California, or Four Corners, and guiding NHPA/NEPA projects for major clients.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, grow ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage services, and collaborate across ERM practices to advance technical excellence and client relationships nationwide.