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 NHPA and NEPA, with a strong focus on program management, client relationship development, and team leadership. Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality technical documentation while driving business growth in the energy sector.

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Cultural Heritage ComplianceNHPA Section 106NEPA ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentTechnical Report Writing

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Hard Skills

Archaeological ExcavationEnvironmental PermittingArtifact AnalysisProject ManagementResearch and WritingField SurveysLiterature ReviewTechnical DocumentationClient Relationship ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Team BuildingCommunicationMentoringAttention to DetailFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Energy SectorCultural Heritage ServicesRegulatory ProcessesBLMFERCUSACESHPOsTHPOsPower/Renewables Impact AssessmentMultidisciplinary Teams

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 state and federal regulators and project teams
Collaborate across ERM practice areas and share multidisciplinary resources and best practices
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-member performance
Expand ERM's profile and market share in the IAP Cultural Heritage market
Deepen existing client relationships and develop new 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 (15+ years preferred)
Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes, especially BLM
Technical expertise and practical experience with environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects
Familiarity with NHPA and NEPA
Competency advising on SHPOs, THPOs, BLM, FERC, USACE, and other agency involvement
Excellent technical report writing skills and authorship of Phase I, II, and III projects, 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 work independently and within multidisciplinary teams
Team-building and influencing skills, integrity, and experience addressing client and business challenges
Flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic consulting environment
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
Preferred: experience in Power/Renewables impact assessment and management
Preferred: experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel
Preferred: experience leading large multidisciplinary consulting teams and managing multiple projects
Preferred: track record of expanding client relationships and growing market share
Preferred: experience collaborating across 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 to eligible employees