Senior Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Lead

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

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead complex cultural resource projects across the United States. You will oversee multidisciplinary studies, mentor teams, manage client relationships, and expand our cultural resources business.

The role requires a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with extensive experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven business development abilities. Occasional travel across the U.S. is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field and 8+ years of paid experience.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Strong detail in documentation and knowledge of permitting rules (FERC, USACE, THC).
• Excellent communication, business development skills, and client relationship ability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee literature reviews, field reconnaissance, surveys, and excavations for archaeological projects.
• Provide technical consulting to grow ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage business.
• Coordinate with other practice areas to share resources across the country.
• Represent ERM in meetings with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Lead and supervise staff, manage proposals, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Archaeology

Cultural Resources

Team Mentoring

Client Engagement

Business Development

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Report Writing

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead complex cultural resource projects across the United States. You will oversee multidisciplinary studies, mentor teams, manage client relationships, and expand our cultural resources business.

The role requires a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with extensive experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proven business development abilities. Occasional travel across the U.S. is expected.