Senior Paleontology & Cultural Resources Lead

ERM; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a highly qualified Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to join our global consulting firm within our Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This is a full-time, salaried position based in an ERM US office.

In this senior leadership role, you will provide technical excellence, project leadership, mentorship, and business development support while helping clients navigate complex paleontological, cultural resource, and environmental compliance challenges

Qualifications

• 8+ years (10+ preferred) of professional experience related to paleontological resources.
• Experience leading assessments, surveys, monitoring programs, and agency consultations.
• Strong understanding of NEPA and 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

Team management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Graduate degree in Paleontology or related discipline

Job description

ERM is seeking a highly qualified Principal Technical Consultant, Paleontologist, to join our global consulting firm within our Cultural and Paleontological Resources Services team. This is a full-time, salaried position based in an ERM US office.

In this senior leadership role, you will provide technical excellence, project leadership, mentorship, and business development support while helping clients navigate complex paleontological, cultural resource, and environmental compliance challenges