Senior Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Consultant

Tech Sales Jobs; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary cultural resource programs across the United States. You will guide teams through planning, fieldwork, and reporting while building client relationships and expanding ERM’s presence in the cultural resources market.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and business development, with travel within the US and a strong focus on regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables.

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 (e.g., 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.
• Limited travel within the United States.
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; integrity; and the experience to address client and business needs.
• Driver's License Required: frequent travel to client locations.
• Regulatory processes familiarity (state/federal) and municipal rules.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team performing literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies and projects.
• Provide technical consulting to grow ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage business.
• Collaborate with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources.
• Represent ERM with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Communicate with clients via email and phone conferences.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist with proposals to meet client needs.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Business development

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary cultural resource programs across the United States. You will guide teams through planning, fieldwork, and reporting while building client relationships and expanding ERM’s presence in the cultural resources market.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and business development, with travel within the US and a strong focus on regulatory compliance and high-quality deliverables.