Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM•Portland, OR

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to lead cultural resources projects across the Great Basin and broader United States while helping grow its Cultural Resources Services practice. Based in Nevada, with a preference for candidates near the Elko office, the role combines archaeological expertise, project leadership, team development, client service, and business growth. The successful candidate will guide high-impact projects, mentor archaeologists, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s leadership in environmental and sustainability consulting. The position provides archaeological leadership and technical oversight for investigations and regulatory deliverables, including work associated with energy and infrastructure projects. The consultant will oversee field and desktop studies, serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator where applicable, and manage cultural resources studies for major capital projects. The role also includes supporting permits, reviewing technical work, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors, representing ERM with clients and agencies, and contributing to business development and revenue growth. Occasional travel to field sites in the Great Basin is required, as is a valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle. The anticipated annual base pay is $89,900–$112,800 USD. Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay; bonuses and other additional compensation are not guaranteed. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, along with other applicable benefits.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 4 years of related paid experience.
Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), with skills and experience meeting or exceeding SHPO requirements in the Great Basin.
Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight for Great Basin projects, including leading inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery efforts.
Experience as primary author and/or third-party reviewer of agency-reviewed technical reports, including Class I and Class III technical reports, sections of NEPA documents, Cultural Resources Treatment Plans, and related regulatory documentation.
Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel as a consultant representing client interests.
Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists and other technical specialists.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to field sites in the Great Basin.
Previous experience with mapping equipment and specialized field technologies, such as total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123, or similar applications.
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle; the duties include frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

Nice To Haves

BLM Principal Investigator qualifications in Nevada and surrounding Great Basin jurisdictions.
Established experience obtaining BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other applicable federal and state permits.
Demonstrated success managing large capital-project cultural resource programs and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience supporting business development and client relationship management in the cultural resources consulting market.

Responsibilities

Serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator in Nevada and surrounding regions.
Obtain BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other necessary federal and state permits to execute projects and support new opportunities.
Provide technical quality assurance and quality control review of deliverables prepared by other qualified archaeologists.
Oversee teams conducting desktop studies and field investigations, including reconnaissance and pedestrian surveys, testing, excavations, and construction monitoring.
Lead, supervise, and manage archaeologists at varying experience levels, including participating in hiring, mentoring, training, and engagement initiatives.
Coordinate with Cultural Resources Business Unit Leads, the Consulting Director for Archaeology, Area Managers, and Managing Partners to support team performance and project delivery.
Serve as signing Principal Investigator and/or Task Manager for cultural resources studies associated with major capital projects.
Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
Support projects ranging from multi-state linear infrastructure developments to smaller site-specific assignments.
Expand ERM’s profile and market share in cultural resources consulting through technical excellence and business development activities.
Partner with Managing Partners to deepen key client relationships, develop new client opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
Identify and promote opportunities to cross-sell cultural resources services to existing clients.
Collaborate with environmental planners, biologists, wetland specialists, GIS professionals, engineers, and other multidisciplinary experts across the Great Basin.
Represent ERM in communications and meetings with clients, teaming partners, subcontractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Identify subcontractor needs and manage subcontractor quality, performance, and scheduling as required.