Technical Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage

Lead the Future of Cultural Heritage Consulting Across North America

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Cultural Heritage, based in Houston, Texas, to serve as a regional leader within our Impact Assessment and Planning (IAP) Practice, supporting projects throughout the Gulf region while helping advance best practices across North America.

Your responsibilities will encompass technical leadership, client relationship management, business growth, and talent development, allowing you to influence both project outcomes and the future direction of the practice.

Cultural heritage considerations are increasingly critical to the successful development of energy, infrastructure, and capital projects. As a Consulting Director, you will help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements while protecting cultural resources and advancing responsible development.

• Serve as a regional leader for ERM's North America Cultural Heritage team, sharing best practices and advancing technical excellence.
• Provide program management and leadership support for key energy‑sector clients throughout the Gulf region.
• Lead complex Cultural Heritage, NHPA, and NEPA compliance projects for major capital development initiatives.
• Drive the growth of ERM's archaeology and cultural heritage services through technical leadership and business development.
• Mentor, inspire, and develop multidisciplinary teams while fostering collaboration across ERM practices.
• Strengthen and expand client relationships, contributing to significant revenue growth and market presence.
• Represent ERM with clients, regulatory agencies, industry stakeholders, and professional organizations.

• Master’s degree or higher in Anthropology or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Standards for Archaeology to perform duties for NHPA Section 106 and NEPA compliance.
• Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA).
• 8+ years (15+ years preferred) of related experience.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulatory processes.
• Technical expertise and practical experience with environmental permitting for large‑scale capital projects.
• Required familiarity with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
• Competency advising on State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other agency involvement.
• Excellent technical report writing skills and demonstrated authorship for Phase I, II, and III projects, including treatment plans, MOUs, resource reports, and related documentation.
• Ability to advise on artifact analysis and archaeological site NRHP recommendations, including identification of the need for additional studies.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research through to completion and strong attention to detail in documentation and technical deliverables.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development abilities and the ability to maintain long‑term client relationships.
• Ability to manage and work effectively both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Well‑developed team‑building and influencing skills, unquestioned integrity, and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business challenges.
• Positive outlook, collaborative approach, and commitment to the success of ERM as a global company.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in a dynamic consulting environment where project needs and schedules may evolve.
• Driver’s License
  
  Required:
  
  This position requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

• Solid grasp of key impact assessment and management issues within the Power/Renewables sector.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel.
• Experience leading large multidisciplinary consulting teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven track record of expanding client relationships and…