Senior Archaeologist & Cultural Resources Leader

ERM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources programs from a US office. You will guide high-impact projects, mentor staff, and grow client relationships while delivering technically excellent regulatory deliverables across the United States.

Key responsibilities include acting as a BLM Principal Investigator, obtaining permits, supervising fieldwork, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field; 6–8 years paid experience.
• Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist (RPA).
• Field leadership for inventory, survey, testing, and data recovery.
• Author or reviewer on agency-reviewed technical reports (Class I/III, NEPA sections, plans).
• Experience with regulatory agencies as a consultant representing client interests.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to field sites.
• Experience with mapping equipment and geospatial tools.
• Preferred BLM Principal Investigator qualifications.
• Experience obtaining BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other permits.
• Experience managing large capital-project cultural resource programs and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator.
• Obtain BLM permits and other necessary approvals.
• Provide QA/QC review of deliverables.
• Oversee desktop studies and field investigations.
• Lead and mentor archaeologists across experience levels.
• Coordinate with unit leads and partners to support delivery.
• Sign as PI/Task Manager for studies on major projects.
• Ensure safety, scope, budget, schedule, and quality compliance.
• Support multi-state projects and cross-site assignments.
• Expand ERM’s market share through technical excellence and BD.
• Partner with senior leaders to deepen client relationships and pursue new opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts and represent ERM with clients and regulators.
• Identify subcontractor needs and manage performance.

Skills

RPA credential

Field leadership

Regulatory reports

GIS mapping

Travel ability

Mentoring

Client relations

Business development

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Total station

GPS

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources programs from a US office. You will guide high-impact projects, mentor staff, and grow client relationships while delivering technically excellent regulatory deliverables across the United States.

Key responsibilities include acting as a BLM Principal Investigator, obtaining permits, supervising fieldwork, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.