Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist

ERM

. Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $75,600 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in archaeological investigations, compliance with cultural resource regulations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in conducting fieldwork, preparing technical reports, and engaging with regulatory agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Degree In AnthropologyField Lead Experience In The SouthwestKnowledge Of NHPA Section 106Experience With GPS And GIS ApplicationsRegistered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) Designation

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Hard Skills

Archaeological InvestigationsTechnical Report PreparationData RecoveryConstruction MonitoringArchival ResearchField Project ExecutionCultural Resource ComplianceArtifact AnalysisEnvironmental PermittingField Surveying

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingClient Interaction

Tools & Technologies

GIS ApplicationsMapping ToolsGPS Technology

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)

Industry Keywords

Cultural Resource ManagementNHPA ComplianceBLM PermitsARPA RegulationsCultural Heritage Business Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations
Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and NRHP eligibility evaluations
Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring
Prepare technical report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents
Perform archival and desktop research
Collaborate with SHPO, BLM, and other regulatory agencies
Support environmental permitting and compliance processes
Partner with planners, biologists, GIS specialists, engineers, and other cross-functional teams
Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions
Contribute to cultural heritage business development and growth
Contribute to planning, logistics, and execution of field projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field, or equivalent experience
2–3 years of professional experience
Demonstrated experience as a Field Lead in the Southwest
Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits
Strong knowledge of Arizona federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations, including NHPA Section 106
Experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports
Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in the United States
Ability to work in the field up to 75% of the time during peak field season
Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day over varying terrain under adverse conditions
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and excavate shovel tests
Experience with GPS, GIS applications, and mapping tools
Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation preferred
Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages preferred
Experience with historic structures preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Bonus pay may be available at ERM’s sole discretion