Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join its Cultural Resources Services team and lead archaeological and cultural resource projects across the United States. This strategic leadership role combines technical oversight, project management, client engagement, business development, and team mentorship. The successful candidate will guide multidisciplinary projects from planning through completion, advise clients and regulatory stakeholders, and help grow ERM’s cultural resources business. Candidates should be flexible and responsive to a dynamic consulting environment in which project priorities and schedules may change to meet client needs. The role involves limited U.S. travel and may include fieldwork and supervision in office or field settings. It is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

The position supports clients navigating cultural resource and regulatory requirements, preserving important resources, and advancing responsible development. The consultant will collaborate with professionals across ERM’s global organization and contribute cultural resource expertise to broader environmental and impact assessment programs. The anticipated annual base pay is $89,900–$112,800, with actual pay dependent on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The position may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field, plus at least 8 years of related paid experience, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research through to completion.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• Experience completing archaeological inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Experience as primary author of agency-reviewed technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail in documenting work.
• Proficiency in cultural resource permitting regulations, including FERC, USACE, and THC requirements.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development ability and ability to maintain long-term client relationships.
• Ability to manage and work as part of a team, as well as independently.
• Ability to travel within the United States as needed.
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence, and stature to address client and business needs and challenges.
• Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle; duties include frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
• Demonstrated regional, high-level consulting experience.
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and municipal regulatory processes.
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel.
• Previous experience with energy-related projects and undertakings.
• Previous laboratory materials processing experience.
• Previous experience supervising personnel and direct reports.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Detail-oriented and resourceful.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Self-motivated with strong initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee archaeological studies and cultural resource projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee teams conducting literature reviews, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and archaeological excavation.
• Serve as a technical advisor to clients and regulatory stakeholders.
• Develop business opportunities, strengthen client partnerships, and expand ERM’s profile and market share in cultural resources.
• Mentor, inspire, hire, retain, and manage the performance of archaeological and cultural resource personnel.
• Provide technical consulting to support the growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage business and client base.
• Collaborate with other ERM practice areas and 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 by email and phone conferences.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist in preparing proposals to meet client needs.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Partner with ERM colleagues to deepen key client relationships and establish new relationships that contribute to revenue growth.
• Participate on multidisciplinary impact assessment teams across ERM’s global organization.
• Interact with State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and online cultural resource databases.
• Lead and supervise staff in office settings and/or during fieldwork.
• Conduct research and prepare technical reports; potentially conduct fieldwork.
• Provide technical assistance to clients throughout the United States while supporting regional project delivery and business development initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401(k).
• The position may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies; casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible.
• Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior