Senior Archaeologist & National Project Leader

ERM; Indianapolis (IN); 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

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources projects across the United States from a US ERM office. The role blends technical leadership, mentoring, client engagement, and business development in a sustainability-focused consulting environment.

The position requires a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with 6–8 years of experience, RPA credential, field oversight, and strong regulatory reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6–8 years of related paid experience.
• RPA with SHPO requirements and professional credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide archaeological leadership across projects nationwide.
• Ensure quality and regulatory deliverables.
• Mentor archaeologists and support team growth.
• Develop client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for sustainable solutions.

Skills

Field leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Public speaking

Principal Investigator

ArcGIS FieldMaps

GPS/Survey tools

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Total station

GPS

ArcGIS

Survey123

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources projects across the United States from a US ERM office. The role blends technical leadership, mentoring, client engagement, and business development in a sustainability-focused consulting environment.

The position requires a graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology with 6–8 years of experience, RPA credential, field oversight, and strong regulatory reporting experience.