Managing Technical Consultant, GIS & Archaeology
About The Position
The Managing Technical Consultant, GIS & Cultural Heritage, is a technical leader within ERM’s Cultural Heritage practice, supporting cultural heritage and environmental projects across the Western United States. The role leads GIS strategy and technical delivery, using spatial analysis, data management, visualization, and digital solutions to help clients address environmental and cultural heritage challenges, support regulatory compliance, and make informed project decisions. The position develops and manages geospatial databases, web mapping applications, mobile data collection platforms, and enterprise GIS solutions. It supports cultural resources investigations and multidisciplinary project delivery, provides technical guidance and mentorship, contributes to proposals and project execution, and works to improve GIS tools and workflows. The role requires periodic travel to client locations and is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Anthropology, Archaeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- At least 4 years of professional experience in GIS, geospatial analysis, environmental consulting, cultural resources management, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience supporting cultural heritage, archaeological, environmental planning, permitting, or natural resource projects.
- Strong proficiency with ESRI platforms, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, Experience Builder, and related applications.
- Experience managing large geospatial datasets and developing GIS solutions for multidisciplinary projects.
- Knowledge of cultural resource management practices and environmental review processes.
- Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Willingness to travel periodically to support project needs and client engagements.
- 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
- At least 6 years of professional experience in GIS, geospatial analysis, environmental consulting, cultural resources management, or a related field.
- Experience supporting energy, power, renewables, transportation, technology, manufacturing, or large infrastructure projects.
- Experience with mobile GIS, database management, automation, and geospatial workflow development.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and tribal cultural resource compliance frameworks.
- Professional GIS certification (GISP) or other relevant technical credentials.
- Previous consulting experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical lead for GIS and geospatial services supporting cultural heritage and environmental projects across the Western U.S.
- Develop, maintain, and manage geospatial databases, web mapping applications, mobile data collection platforms, and enterprise GIS solutions.
- Perform spatial analysis, data visualization, cartographic production, and reporting for project planning, permitting, environmental review, and regulatory compliance.
- Support cultural resources investigations, including survey, testing, excavation, and construction monitoring programs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate cultural, environmental, and spatial datasets into client deliverables.
- Coordinate data management workflows and quality assurance/quality control procedures for GIS products and project documentation.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior GIS specialists and cultural resources staff.
- Support proposal development, scope preparation, budgeting, and project execution activities.
- Maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and high-quality technical delivery.
- Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement of GIS tools, processes, and digital solutions across the Cultural Heritage practice.
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 role may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
