Southwest Field Lead Archaeologist – Cultural Resources

ERM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist to drive cultural resource stewardship across the United States, with a focus on the Southwest. This role blends demanding fieldwork with regulatory analysis to inform responsible development and environmental decisions.

Travel up to 75% during peak field season to conduct surveys, write technical reports, and collaborate with SHPO, BLM, and multidisciplinary teams to support project objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years (4+ preferred) of professional archaeology experience.
• Experience as Field Lead in the Southwest.
• Eligible to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits.
• Strong knowledge of Arizona federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (NHPA Section 106).
• Experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Ability to lead field efforts independently or with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to travel to field sites across the United States.
• Willingness/ability to walk long distances and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience with GPS, GIS, and mapping tools.
• Driver's license required; immigration sponsorship not available.

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.

Skills

Field Lead

Regulatory knowledge NHPA/Section 106

Technical reporting

Team leadership

Willing to travel

Stamina for fieldwork

GIS/GPS proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Master’s degree in Anthropology/Archaeology or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

GPS

GIS

Mapping tools

Job description

ERM is seeking a Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist to drive cultural resource stewardship across the United States, with a focus on the Southwest. This role blends demanding fieldwork with regulatory analysis to inform responsible development and environmental decisions.

Travel up to 75% during peak field season to conduct surveys, write technical reports, and collaborate with SHPO, BLM, and multidisciplinary teams to support project objectives.