Principal Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM•Elko, NV

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to join its growing Cultural Resources Services team. Based out of an ERM US office, this senior role provides archaeological expertise for cultural resources projects throughout the United States, with particular emphasis on energy and infrastructure sectors. The position combines technical leadership, project delivery, team development, client service, and business growth. The successful candidate will guide complex projects and archaeological investigations, oversee regulatory deliverables, provide quality assurance and quality control, and serve as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator and/or signing Principal Investigator or Task Manager. The role includes leading and developing archaeologists, coordinating with multidisciplinary specialists and internal leaders, managing client and regulatory relationships, and supporting business development and revenue growth. Projects range from multi-state linear infrastructure developments to smaller site-specific assignments. Occasional travel to field sites and frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area are required. The position is based out of an ERM US office; the posting is tagged #LI-Hybrid. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The anticipated annual base pay is $110,600–$144,800, with actual pay dependent on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible. Eligible employees may receive paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, a 401(k), and other applicable benefits.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
6–8 years of related paid experience.
Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), with skills and experience that meet or exceed SHPO requirements.
Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight of projects, including leading inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery efforts.
Experience as a 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 within multidisciplinary teams of archaeologists and other technical specialists.
Ability and willingness to travel occasionally to field sites; the position also requires frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
Previous experience with mapping equipment and specialized field technologies, such as a total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123, or similar applications.
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to job duties that include frequent travel to client locations.

Nice To Haves

BLM Principal Investigator qualifications.
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 senior archaeological leader and permitted BLM Principal Investigator supporting cultural resources projects throughout the United States.
Obtain BLM Cultural Resources Use Permits and other applicable federal and state permits needed 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.
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.
Lead, supervise, and manage archaeologists at varying experience levels, including participating in hiring, mentoring, training, engagement initiatives, and succession planning.
Coordinate with Cultural Resources Business Unit Leads, the Consulting Director for Archaeology, Area Managers, and Managing Partners to support team performance and project delivery.
Strengthen existing client relationships, develop new client opportunities, and support revenue growth in the cultural resources consulting market.
Expand ERM’s profile and market share through technical excellence and business development activities, including identifying cross-selling opportunities.
Collaborate with environmental planners, biologists, wetland specialists, GIS professionals, engineers, and other multidisciplinary experts.
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.
Support projects ranging from multi-state linear infrastructure developments to smaller site-specific assignments.

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).
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
Potential eligibility for bonus pay, subject to ERM's discretion and policies and procedures; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible.