Senior Archaeologist & Project Lead

ERM; Ewing (KY); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team and lead complex projects from our US office. The role combines technical excellence, project leadership, and business growth, while mentoring staff and building client relationships.

You will provide archaeological expertise across the United States, oversee field investigations, QA/QC deliverables, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6-8 years of related paid experience.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) with SHPO experience.
• Field experience and principal-level oversight for inventory, survey, testing, or data recovery.
• Experience as author/reviewer on agency-reviewed technical reports (NEPA, etc.).
• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel as a consultant.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and travel to field sites.
• Experience with mapping equipment and field technologies (Total Station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123).
• Driver’s License required due to travel to client locations across large geographic areas.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator.
• Obtain BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other necessary permits.
• Provide QA/QC on deliverables prepared by archaeologists.
• Oversee desktop studies and field investigations (recon, pedestrian surveys, testing, excavations, monitoring).
• Lead and manage archaeologists with varying experience levels; participate in hiring and mentoring.
• Coordinate with department leads and partners to support delivery.
• Sign as Principal Investigator or Task Manager for studies on major projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, within scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory liaison

Mentorship

Field surveys

Technical reports writing

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Mapping equipment

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Total Station

GPS

ArcGIS FieldMaps

Survey123

Job description

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team and lead complex projects from our US office. The role combines technical excellence, project leadership, and business growth, while mentoring staff and building client relationships.

You will provide archaeological expertise across the United States, oversee field investigations, QA/QC deliverables, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable