Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeology (Principal Level)
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About The Position
ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our Cultural Resources Services team. This is a hybrid full-time, salary-based position that can be based from a local California ERM office or fully remote if 100 miles away from an ERM office. Applicants are preferred to be local to California, as well as be familiar with the relevant regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal). Demonstrated California archaeological experience is required. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the projects and clients. The successful candidate will also provide technical assistance for clients throughout the United States while also focusing on project needs and business development within their area. In this role, you will oversee a team performing literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies and projects. You will provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM's business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage. You will interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country, and represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal, and local agencies. Regular communication with clients via email and phone conferences will be essential, as will overseeing and managing subcontractors. You will assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs, manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations, and ensure quality standards on project deliverables. Leading, managing performance, hiring, retaining, inspiring, and mentoring personnel for the overall success of the technical team will be key responsibilities. You will capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM's profile and market share in the Cultural Resource market, working with other ERM resources to deepen relationships with key clients and establish new client relationships that result in significant net revenue growth. Additionally, you will support the general growth and development of ERM's international technical community, collaborating with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects, and participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization. You will also interact with various State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and access online cultural resource databases, lead and supervise staff in an office setting and/or during fieldwork, perform research, and write technical reports.
