Senior Cultural Resources Consultant & Team Lead

ERM; Carpinteria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM helps clients solve today’s most complex environmental and sustainability challenges while protecting cultural heritage and preserving the stories that connect communities to place. We are seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team across the US, overseeing multidisciplinary projects and guiding high‑performing teams.

You will strengthen client relationships, mentor archaeologists, drive business development, and help expand

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology or a closely related field is required.
• 8+ years of related paid experience, with demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee archaeological studies and cultural resource projects from planning through completion.
• Provide technical consulting to support growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage practice.
• Interact with ERM practice areas to share resources and best practices across the country.
• Represent ERM with state, federal, and local agencies and manage subcontractors.

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology or Archaeology

8+ years of related paid experience

Job description

ERM helps clients solve today’s most complex environmental and sustainability challenges while protecting cultural heritage and preserving the stories that connect communities to place. We are seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team across the US, overseeing multidisciplinary projects and guiding high‑performing teams.

You will strengthen client relationships, mentor archaeologists, drive business development, and help expand