Senior Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Lead (Consulting)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary archaeological projects across the United States. You will mentor teams, guide regulatory compliance, and drive growth in the cultural resources market while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and business development, with opportunities to influence ERM’s national presence and deliver impactful projects for diverse industries.

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.
• Familiarity with permitting regulations for cultural resources, including, but not limited to FERC, USACE, THC.
• Demonstrated business development abilities and the ability to maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Limited travel within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team performing literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation.
• Provide technical consulting skills to support growth in archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Interact with ERM practice areas to share resources and best practices.
• Represent ERM with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Regulatory compliance

Field archaeology

Business development

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary archaeological projects across the United States. You will mentor teams, guide regulatory compliance, and drive growth in the cultural resources market while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, project management, and business development, with opportunities to influence ERM’s national presence and deliver impactful projects for diverse industries.