Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage

ERM•Sacramento, CA

21h•$158,000 - $197,100•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage to serve as a regional leader within its Impact Assessment and Planning (IAP) Practice. Based in ERM’s Mountain and Pacific (MAP) region, with a focus on the Great Basin, California, or Four Corners Region, the director will lead cultural heritage initiatives for key clients and advance best practices across ERM’s North American Cultural Heritage team. The role combines technical leadership, client relationship management, business growth, and talent development, with a focus on energy, infrastructure, and capital projects. The director will guide complex Cultural Heritage, NHPA, and NEPA compliance projects; provide program management and leadership for energy-sector clients; and support responsible development while helping clients navigate regulatory requirements. The position also contributes to the growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services, strengthens client relationships, and develops multidisciplinary teams. The role represents ERM to clients, regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, and professional organizations. The anticipated annual base pay is $158,000–$197,100 USD. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance, particularly for undertakings by multiple federal agencies.
Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
At least 8 years of related experience; 15 or more years preferred.
Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes, with a strong BLM focus.
Technical expertise and practical experience with environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects.
Familiarity with NHPA and NEPA.
Competency advising on SHPO, THPO, BLM, FERC, USACE, and other agency involvement.
Excellent technical report writing skills and demonstrated authorship for Phase I, II, and III projects, including treatment plans, MOU/MOAs, resource reports, and related documentation.
Ability to advise on artifact analysis and archaeological site NRHP recommendations, including identifying the need for additional studies.
Demonstrated ability to carry research through to completion.
Strong attention to detail in documentation and technical deliverables.
Excellent communication and computer skills.
Demonstrated business development abilities and ability to maintain long-term client relationships.
Ability to manage and work effectively independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Well-developed team-building and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence, and stature to address client and business challenges effectively.
Positive outlook, collaborative approach, and commitment to ERM’s success as a global company.
Flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic consulting environment where project needs and schedules may evolve.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

Nice To Haves

Solid grasp of key impact assessment and management issues within the Power/Renewables sector.
Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel.
Experience leading large multidisciplinary consulting teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven track record of expanding client relationships and growing market share within cultural heritage and archaeology consulting.
Experience collaborating across multiple technical disciplines and geographic regions.
15 or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a regional leader for ERM’s North America Cultural Heritage team, sharing best practices and advancing technical excellence.
Provide program management and leadership support for key energy-sector clients throughout the MAP region.
Lead complex Cultural Heritage, NHPA, and NEPA compliance projects for major capital development initiatives.
Conduct research and prepare cultural heritage resource components of NHPA Section 106 and NEPA documents for private-sector projects.
Oversee teams conducting literature reviews, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and archaeological excavations.
Ensure the technical content and quality of project deliverables.
Interact with state and federal regulators and collaborate with project teams to analyze information using regional databases.
Provide technical consulting expertise to support growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage business.
Collaborate with other ERM practice areas to share multidisciplinary resources and best practices across the country.
Represent ERM through communications and meetings with state, federal, and local agencies, clients, industry stakeholders, and professional organizations.
Communicate regularly with clients through meetings, email, and conference calls.
Oversee and manage subcontractors.
Assist with proposal preparation and development to meet client needs.
Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
Lead, hire, retain, mentor, inspire, and manage the performance of team members.
Expand ERM’s profile, market share, and client relationships in the IAP Cultural Heritage market through technical excellence and business development.
Partner with ERM colleagues to deepen existing client relationships and develop new ones that drive net revenue growth.