Consulting Director – Cultural Heritage

ERM

. Serve as a regional leader for ERM's North America Cultural Heritage team .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $158,000 - $197,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Cultural Heritage compliance, particularly with NHPA and NEPA, while effectively managing multidisciplinary teams and client relationships to drive business growth. Possesses strong technical report writing skills and a solid understanding of environmental permitting processes for large-scale projects.

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Cultural Heritage ComplianceNHPA Section 106NEPA ComplianceTechnical Report WritingBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Archaeological ExcavationEnvironmental PermittingArtifact AnalysisResearch and WritingProject ManagementField SurveysLiterature ReviewsRegulatory ComplianceClient Relationship ManagementTechnical Content Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCommunicationMentoringCollaborationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in AnthropologyRegister of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)

Industry Keywords

Cultural HeritageEnergy SectorRegulatory ProcessesBLM FocusSHPOsTHPOsFERCUSACEImpact AssessmentPower/Renewables Sector

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a regional leader for ERM's North America Cultural Heritage team
Provide program management and leadership support for key energy-sector clients throughout the MAP region
Lead complex Cultural Heritage, NHPA, and NEPA compliance projects for major capital development initiatives
Drive growth of ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage services through technical leadership and business development
Mentor, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams
Strengthen and expand client relationships, contributing to revenue growth and market presence
Represent ERM with clients, regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, and professional organizations
Conduct research and writing for cultural heritage resource components of NHPA Section 106 and NEPA documents
Oversee literature reviews, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and archaeological excavations
Ensure technical content and quality of project deliverables
Analyze information using regional databases with regulators and project teams
Collaborate across ERM practice areas and geographic regions
Communicate with clients through meetings, email, and conference calls
Oversee and manage subcontractors
Assist with proposal preparation and development
Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule
Lead, hire, retain, mentor, inspire, and manage team performance
Expand ERM's profile and market share through technical excellence and business development
Develop client relationships that drive net revenue growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or higher in Anthropology or related field, or equivalent experience
Must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards for Archaeology for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance
Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA)
8+ years of related experience
Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes, with a strong BLM focus
Technical expertise and practical experience with environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects
Familiarity with the NHPA and NEPA
Competency advising on SHPOs, THPOs, BLM, FERC, USACE, and other agency involvement
Excellent technical report writing skills and demonstrated authorship for Phase I, II, and III projects, including treatment plans, MOU/MOAs, resource reports, and related documentation
Ability to advise on artifact analysis and archaeological site NRHP recommendations
Demonstrated ability to carry research through to completion
Strong attention to detail in documentation and technical deliverables
Excellent communication and computer skills
Demonstrated business development abilities and ability to maintain long-term client relationships
Ability to manage and work effectively independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Well-developed team-building and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity, and experience addressing client and business challenges
Positive outlook, collaborative approach, and commitment to ERM's success as a global company
Flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic consulting environment
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
Preferred: solid grasp of impact assessment and management issues within the Power/Renewables sector
Preferred: experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel
Preferred: experience leading large multidisciplinary consulting teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously
Preferred: proven track record of expanding client relationships and growing market share within cultural heritage and archaeology consulting
Preferred: experience collaborating across multiple technical disciplines and geographic regions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus pay eligibility subject to ERM policies and procedures
Paid time off (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