Senior Field Lead Archaeologist – Cultural Resources Expert

ERM; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM seeks an experienced Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist to lead fieldwork and regulatory analysis across the United States, informing responsible development and environmental decision-making.

The role emphasizes culturally significant resource identification, NHPA Section 106 compliance, and high-quality reporting, with a mix of field and office work and substantial travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years (4+ years preferred) of professional experience
• Demonstrated experience as a Field Lead in the Southwest
• Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits
• Strong knowledge of Arizona federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (including NHPA Section 106)
• Proven experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports
• Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites that will be located in the United States
• Fieldwork may be required up to 75% of the time during peak field season, with the remaining time spent on desktop and organizational activities
• Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests
• Experience with field technologies (GPS, GIS applications, mapping tools)
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring
• Prepare technical report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents
• Perform archival and desktop research to support project analyses
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies including SHPO and BLM
• Support environmental permitting and compliance processes
• Partner with cross-functional teams (planners, biologists, GIS specialists, engineers)
• Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions
• Contribute to business development and growth in cultural heritage services

Job description

ERM seeks an experienced Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist to lead fieldwork and regulatory analysis across the United States, informing responsible development and environmental decision-making.

The role emphasizes culturally significant resource identification, NHPA Section 106 compliance, and high-quality reporting, with a mix of field and office work and substantial travel.