Senior Consultant, Archaeologist

Ready to Lead and Shape the Future of Cultural Heritage? If you’re an experienced archaeologist with a passion for leadership and technical excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. At ERM, we don’t just conduct assessments—we help clients navigate complex cultural heritage challenges while preserving history for future generations. Join our global consulting team and lead projects that matter.

Cultural resources play a critical role in responsible project development. As a Consultant, Archaeologist at ERM, your work ensures that archaeological and historic resources are identified, evaluated, and thoughtfully considered in compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations. Your work enables projects to move forward ethically, responsibly, and in alignment with regulatory and community expectations.

• Lead and support archaeological field investigations that inform complex development decisions
• Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility under the National and State Registers of Historic Places
• Produce defensible findings that stand up to regulatory review and client scrutiny
• Serve as a field leader who upholds ERM’s safety, quality, and scientific standards
• Contribute directly to ERM’s mission of sustainable and responsible development

• Proven archaeological field expertise with regional knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology
• A collaborative and safety-first approach to project execution
• Strong organizational, communication, and technical documentation skills
• The ability to work independently in field conditions while supporting multidisciplinary teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field plus 3–4 years of related paid experience
• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery
• Experience contributing to technical reports
• Strong attention to detail in documentation
• Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Gulf Coast archaeology, including artifacts and survey standards
• Experience using mapping and field equipment (e.g., tablets, GPS)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must be locally available for projects
• Ability and willingness to travel to field sites in and out of the region
• Travel expected to comprise approximately 70% of the role, including weekend deployments
• Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 miles per day) in varying terrain and adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to excavate shovel tests and archaeological units, including trench walls
• Driver's License
  
  Required:
  
  This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area

• Graduate degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a closely related field
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)
• Ability to be listed on archaeological permits
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented and resourceful approach to problem solving
• Positive, energetic attitude with strong initiative and self-motivation

• Complete online and in-person records searches in preparation for fieldwork
• Assist with coordinating field preparations, including health and safety planning, logistics, and survey protocols
• Lead field crews conducting pedestrian Phase I and Phase II archaeological surveys
• Supervise the recording of artifacts, features, and sites using tablets and GPS equipment
• Follow all field safety procedures and conduct daily morning safety tailgates
• Evaluate archaeological sites for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places and State Registers of Historic Places
• Assess potential project impacts to cultural resources
• Maintain detailed daily field logs
• Assist with managing report production to meet project deadlines
• Maintain complete and accurate field records in both hard copy and digital formats

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