Senior Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Leader

ERM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources projects across the United States, providing archaeological oversight and mentorship while driving client relations and business opportunities.

The role includes delivering high-quality investigations, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, on-time project delivery with a focus on regulatory compliance and growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• 6–8 years of related paid experience.
• Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist (RPA) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead archaeological investigations and deliverables with principal oversight.
• Mentor archaeologists and support team development.
• Oversee field studies, inventories, surveys, testing, and data recovery efforts.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Business development

Regulatory liaison

Education

Graduate degree (Anthropology/Archaeology)

Tools

GPS

ArcGIS

Job description

ERM seeks a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources projects across the United States, providing archaeological oversight and mentorship while driving client relations and business opportunities.

The role includes delivering high-quality investigations, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring safe, on-time project delivery with a focus on regulatory compliance and growth.