Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

Overview

As a seasoned cultural resources leader, you understand the importance of protecting heritage while advancing modern infrastructure. At ERM, you’ll translate that expertise into strategic oversight, project leadership, and regional influence—guiding complex archaeological initiatives that shape responsible development across the Mid‑Atlantic and beyond. This full‑time, salary‑based position will be associated with ERM’s Richmond, Washington D.C., or Philadelphia office.

• Champion the delivery of high‑quality archaeological services across multiple, concurrent projects.
• Guide teams through literature reviews, field reconnaissance, surveys, and excavation activities.
• Serve as Task Manager, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with ERM’s rigorous quality standards.
• Provide technical insight that strengthens ERM’s cultural resources practice and deepens client trust.
• Foster collaboration across ERM’s multidisciplinary teams and practice areas nationwide.
• Build strong client and agency relationships, representing ERM with professionalism and strategic insight.
• Mentor, develop, and inspire technical staff to achieve excellence.
• Oversee subcontractors to maintain consistency, quality, and efficient project execution.
• Contribute to proposal development and strategic business growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance by engaging with State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and regional cultural resource databases.

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years (7+ years preferred) of paid professional experience in archaeology and cultural resources.
• Qualified to serve as a Principal Investigator.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) standing and ability to meet/exceed qualifications for Virginia DHR, PA SHPO, MHT, and Secretary of the Interior standards.
• Proven leadership in directing archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery across the Mid‑Atlantic.
• Experience preparing agency‑reviewed cultural resource documentation (e.g., Phase I/II reports, NEPA sections, mitigation plans).
• Experience interacting with agency personnel in a consulting environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel across the Mid‑Atlantic and occasionally across the eastern U.S.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork up to 50% during peak season, including long‑distance walking, navigating difficult terrain, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency with GPS units, total stations, ArcGIS Field Maps/Survey
  123, and other common field mapping tools.
• Driver’s license required; ability to operate a company vehicle as needed.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Ability to serve as Principal Investigator in multiple states.
• Prior experience supervising direct reports or managing technical teams.
• Laboratory materials processing experience.

The anticipated annual base pay is $89,926–$112,764 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay; casual and fixed‑term/flex‑force employees are not bonus eligible.

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life, disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• Other applicable benefits to eligible employees

Note:

Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.