Senior Archaeologist & National Project Leader

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

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to provide senior leadership for cultural resources projects across the United States. The role emphasizes project delivery, mentoring, client relations, and business development within ERM’s Cultural Resources Services team.

The candidate will oversee field and desktop investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions in energy and infrastructure contexts.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6–8 years of related paid experience.
• Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
• Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight for projects.
• Experience as primary author and/or reviewer on agency-reviewed technical reports (e.g., NEPA).
• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel as a consultant.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel to field sites.
• Experience with mapping equipment and field technologies (total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123).
• Driver's License required for travel to client locations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator on cultural resources studies.
• Obtain BLM permits and other federal/state approvals for projects.
• Provide QA/QC on deliverables prepared by other archaeologists.
• Oversee desktop studies and field investigations (surveys, testing, excavations).
• Lead, supervise, and develop archaeologists across experience levels.
• Coordinate with line leads and managing partners to support delivery.
• Represent ERM in communications with clients, partners, and regulators.
• Identify subcontractor needs and manage quality and scheduling.

Skills

Field leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory liaison

Business development

Mentoring staff

Travel readiness

Communication with clients

Project management oversight

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Total station

GPS

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to provide senior leadership for cultural resources projects across the United States. The role emphasizes project delivery, mentoring, client relations, and business development within ERM’s Cultural Resources Services team.

The candidate will oversee field and desktop investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions in energy and infrastructure contexts.