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ERM

Senior Consultant, Field Lead Archaeologist

ERM

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $79,300 - $99,700 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 technical report preparation. Proven ability to lead field efforts and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while supporting environmental permitting processes.

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 PreparationCultural Resource ComplianceFieldwork LeadershipData RecoveryArchival ResearchConstruction MonitoringArtifact AnalysisEnvironmental Decision SupportLogistics Planning
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationBusiness DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
GPS ApplicationsGIS ApplicationsMapping ToolsTechnical Reporting SoftwareField Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)Cultural Resource Permits Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Cultural Resource ManagementHistoric PreservationEnvironmental ComplianceArchaeological SurveysNational Register Of Historic Places

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 National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations
  • Deliver technical reports for federal, state, and local environmental decisions
  • Contribute to planning, logistics, and execution of projects
  • 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 business development and growth in cultural heritage services

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field plus 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus pay may be available
  • 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