Technical Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage

ERM•Tampa, FL

1d•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 the Gulf region, with a focus on Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, this role supports projects throughout the region and helps advance best practices across ERM’s North America Cultural Heritage team. The position combines technical leadership, client relationship management, business growth, and talent development. The director leads cultural heritage initiatives for key clients, including complex Cultural Heritage, NHPA, and NEPA compliance work for major capital development projects. The role provides program management and technical oversight, supports regulatory compliance and responsible development, and contributes to the growth and market presence of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services. The director also develops client relationships, mentors multidisciplinary teams, and represents ERM with clients, regulators, industry stakeholders, and professional organizations. The position requires a master’s degree or higher in Anthropology or a related field, or equivalent experience; qualification under the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards for Archaeology; and membership in the Register of Professional Archaeologists. At least 8 years of related experience is required, with 15 or more years preferred. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required because duties involve frequent travel to client locations across a large geographic area. ERM describes itself as a global sustainability consultancy and emphasizes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. Applicants are asked to submit a resume and brief cover letter.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Must 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.
Membership in the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
At least 8 years of related experience.
Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes.
Technical expertise and practical experience with environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects.
Familiarity with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Competency advising on involvement by State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other agencies.
Excellent technical report-writing skills and demonstrated authorship for Phase I, II, and III projects, including treatment plans, MOUs, 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; the job involves frequent travel to client locations across a large geographic area.

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of related experience.
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.

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 Gulf region.
Lead complex Cultural Heritage, NHPA, and NEPA compliance projects for major capital development initiatives.
Conduct research and write 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.
Take responsibility for 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 in communications and meetings with state, federal, and local agencies.
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.
Strengthen and expand client relationships, contribute to revenue growth, and grow ERM’s profile and market share in the IAP Cultural Heritage market.
Partner with ERM colleagues to deepen existing client relationships and develop new relationships that drive net revenue growth.