Senior Cultural Resources Lead — Archaeologist & Consultant

ERM; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary cultural resource projects across the United States. You will guide teams, mentor staff, and engage clients while navigating regulatory requirements and expanding ERM's cultural resources market.

This strategic leadership role emphasizes technical excellence, project leadership, and strong communication with agencies and clients alike, with travel within the US as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field plus 8+ years of paid experience.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Proficient in permitting regulations for cultural resources (FERC, USACE, THC).
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Business development abilities and relationship maintenance with clients.
• Ability to manage teams and individual work.
• Limited travel within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Oversee archaeological studies and cultural resource projects from planning through completion.
• Provide technical consulting to grow ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage client base.
• Collaborate with ERM practice areas to share resources and best practices.
• Represent ERM with state, federal, and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist with proposals to meet client needs.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule while ensuring quality.
• Lead and mentor personnel for overall team success.
• Capitalize on ERM client relationships to expand market share.

Skills

Archaeology experience

Leadership

Client relations

Regulatory knowledge

Field supervision

Team mentoring

Education

Graduate degree in Anthropology/Archaeology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead multidisciplinary cultural resource projects across the United States. You will guide teams, mentor staff, and engage clients while navigating regulatory requirements and expanding ERM's cultural resources market.

This strategic leadership role emphasizes technical excellence, project leadership, and strong communication with agencies and clients alike, with travel within the US as needed.