Principal Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM•Denver, CO

About The Position

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to provide senior archaeological leadership for cultural resources projects throughout the United States. Based out of an ERM US office, this role combines technical expertise, project leadership, team development, client service, and business growth, with a focus on projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The successful candidate will guide complex projects, oversee archaeological investigations and regulatory deliverables, mentor and develop staff, strengthen client relationships, and support business development. The role includes serving as a permitted BLM Principal Investigator and/or signing Principal Investigator or Task Manager, as well as coordinating with ERM colleagues, clients, teaming partners, subcontractors, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. Projects may range from multi-state linear infrastructure developments to smaller site-specific assignments. The role requires occasional travel to field sites and frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required. ERM accepts applications on an ongoing basis. The anticipated annual base pay is $110,600–$144,800 USD; actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay at ERM’s discretion. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, AD&D insurance, and a 401(k).

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 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 role also requires frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
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 due to the nature of the job duties.

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 permitted BLM Principal Investigator.
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.
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 and efficiently, and meet 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 the cultural resources consulting market 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.
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.

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.
The role may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s discretion and policies and procedures.