Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Mexico

Why This Role Matters

As a Managing Consultant, Archaeologist at ERM, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing responsible development while protecting cultural heritage. Your expertise will guide clients through complex regulatory environments, ensuring archaeological compliance while delivering high‑quality, defensible results. This role directly influences project success, environmental stewardship, and ERM’s continued growth in cultural resources consulting.

• Lead and deliver archaeological investigations that meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (including NHPA Section 106 and NEPA).
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on permitting, compliance, and cultural resource management.
• Drive project execution from research and fieldwork through technical reporting and client delivery.
• Strengthen ERM’s cultural resources practice by contributing to business development and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Mentor and lead team members, fostering a high‑performing and safety‑focused field and office environment.

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field and 6–8 years of related paid experience.
• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
• Experience as primary author on agency‑reviewed technical reports.
• Strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development abilities.
• Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Locally available for projects and willing to frequently travel to field sites in and out of state.
• Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and excavate with shovel tests.
• Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) preferred.
• Ability to be listed on BLM cultural resources use permits.
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS).
• Previous laboratory materials processing experience desired.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, detail oriented, resourceful, positive attitude, self‑motivated, strong initiative.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Conduct archival research, literature reviews, field surveys, reconnaissance, and excavation.
• Prepare and review technical documents, including Section 106 and NEPA reports.
• Lead field teams and supervise staff during surveys and excavations.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and maintain compliance documentation.
• Advise clients on permitting requirements, risk mitigation, and best practices.
• Support proposal development and contribute to expanding ERM’s client base.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams across ERM to deliver integrated solutions.
• Represent ERM in client meetings, agency interactions, and project discussions.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients and internal stakeholders.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.