Senior Paleontological Resource Lead & Project Expert

ERM

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 145,000

Full time

9 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
AD&D
401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to lead paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America. This full-time, salaried role based in a US ERM office offers senior leadership, technical excellence, project management, mentorship, and business development responsibilities.

You will work with archaeologists and cultural resources specialists, provide QA/QC, guide field and desktop studies, and help navigate NEPA and environmental compliance

Qualifications

  • Graduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, Earth Sciences, Biology, Anthropology, Archaeology, or related discipline.
  • 8+ years (10+ preferred) of professional experience related to paleontological resources.
  • Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, mitigation efforts, and agency consultation.
  • Strong understanding of NEPA and related environmental review requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership and oversight for paleontological and cultural resource projects.
  • Manage project teams, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Support strategic business development and client relationship management.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership
Project management
QA/QC review
Mentorship
Communication
NEPA knowledge
Environmental compliance

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related field

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to lead paleontological and cultural resource projects across North America. This full-time, salaried role based in a US ERM office offers senior leadership, technical excellence, project management, mentorship, and business development responsibilities.

You will work with archaeologists and cultural resources specialists, provide QA/QC, guide field and desktop studies, and help navigate NEPA and environmental compliance

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