Senior Archaeology Consultant & Project Leader

ERM; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources projects across the United States. You will mentor teams, oversee field and desktop studies, and drive regulatory deliverables while strengthening client relationships and pursuing growth opportunities.

Based in an ERM US office, the role requires travel, RPA/SHPO qualifications, and proven experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams in energy and infrastructure contexts.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field.
• 6–8 years of related paid experience.
• RPA qualified and SHPO compliant as required.
• Field oversight including inventory, survey, testing, and data recovery.
• Experience authoring agency reports (NEPA, Cultural Resources Plans).
• Regulatory interface as consultant representing client interests.
• Willingness to travel to field sites.
• Driver's license required, enabling travel across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as permitted BLM Principal Investigator and obtain required permits.
• Provide QA/QC on deliverables produced by archaeologists.
• Oversee desktop studies and field investigations (recon, pedestrian surveys, testing, excavations).
• Lead teams of archaeologists, including hiring, mentoring, and training.
• Coordinate with CR leads, area managers, and partners to ensure delivery quality.
• Sign as PI/Task Manager for cultural resources studies on major projects.
• Ensure safety, scope, budget, schedule, and quality compliance.
• Support multi-state infrastructure projects and cross-selling opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Travel willingness

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 projects across the United States. You will mentor teams, oversee field and desktop studies, and drive regulatory deliverables while strengthening client relationships and pursuing growth opportunities.

Based in an ERM US office, the role requires travel, RPA/SHPO qualifications, and proven experience guiding multi-disciplinary teams in energy and infrastructure contexts.