Senior GIS & Cultural Heritage Leader — Western US

ERM

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 116,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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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 Managing Technical Consultant, GIS & Cultural Heritage to lead technical delivery across the Western United States, mentoring staff and driving innovative geospatial solutions for environmental and cultural resource projects. Based in the Western U.S., the role requires 6+ years of GIS experience, ArcGIS proficiency, and willingness to travel to client sites.

The position offers a competitive base pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Anthropology, Archaeology, Environmental Science, or equivalent experience.
6+ years of GIS or geospatial experience.
Experience supporting cultural heritage, environmental planning, permitting, or natural resource projects.
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123).
Ability to travel to client locations across a large geographic area.
Driver's license required to support frequent travel.

Responsibilities

Serve as technical lead for GIS and geospatial services supporting cultural heritage and environmental projects across the Western U.S.
Develop, maintain, and manage geospatial databases, web mapping applications, mobile data collection platforms, and enterprise GIS solutions.
Perform spatial analysis, data visualization, cartographic production, and reporting to support planning, permitting, environmental review, and regulatory compliance.
Support cultural resources investigations, including survey, testing, excavation, and construction monitoring programs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate cultural, environmental, and spatial datasets into client deliverables.
Coordinate data management workflows and QA/QC procedures for GIS products and project documentation.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior GIS specialists and cultural resources staff.
Support proposal development, scope preparation, budgeting, and project execution activities.
Maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and high-quality technical delivery.
Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement of GIS tools and workflows.