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ERM

Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist

ERM

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

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $79,300 - $99,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading archaeological investigations and compliance with cultural resource regulations, particularly NHPA Section 106. Proficient in technical report preparation and collaboration with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Master’s Degree In Anthropology3+ Years Of Professional ExperienceField Lead Experience In The SouthwestEligibility For BLM And ARPA PermitsStrong Knowledge Of NHPA Section 106

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Hard Skills
Archaeological SurveyingData RecoveryTechnical Report WritingArchival ResearchFieldwork CoordinationGPS ApplicationsGIS ApplicationsMapping ToolsExcavation TechniquesCultural Resource Compliance
Soft Skills
Strong InitiativeSelf-MotivationCollaborationClient InteractionStakeholder Engagement
Tools & Technologies
GPSGIS ApplicationsMapping ToolsField Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
Industry Keywords
Cultural Resource ManagementNHPANRHPSHPOBLMARPACultural Heritage ServicesEnvironmental PermittingHistoric StructuresArtifact Assemblages

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations
  • Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring
  • Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and NRHP eligibility evaluations
  • Prepare high-quality technical report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents
  • Perform archival and desktop research
  • Collaborate with SHPO, BLM, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Support environmental permitting and compliance processes
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute project logistics and fieldwork
  • Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions
  • Contribute to business development and growth in cultural heritage services

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 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
  • Fieldwork may be required up to 75% of the time during peak field season
  • Ability to walk up to 10 miles per day in varying terrain and 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
  • Strong initiative and self-motivation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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)
  • Potential bonus pay at ERM’s discretion and subject to policies and procedures
  • Equal Employment Opportunity workplace