Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist (Principal Level)

ERM is seeking highly motivated Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our Cultural Resources Services team. This is a full-time, salary-based position that can be based from a local ERM office or hybrid. Applicants are preferred to be local to the Portland OR or Denver CO office, as well as be familiar with the relevant regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal). 

Demonstrated Alaska and/or Pacific Northwest archaeological experience is required. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the projects and clients. Based in either Alaska or the Pacific Northwest, the successful candidate will also provide technical assistance for clients throughout the United States while also focusing on project needs and business development within their region. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Oversee a team performing literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies and projects. 

• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage. 

• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country. 

• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal and local agencies. 

• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences. 

• Oversee and manage subcontractors. 

• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs. 

• Manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

• Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of the technical team.

• Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the Cultural Resource market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).  Work with other ERM resources to deepen relationships with ERM key clients and establish new client relationships that result in significant net revenue growth. 

• Support the general growth and development of ERM’s international technical community.  Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects.  Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.

• Interact with various State Historic Preservation Offices, the Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation, and access online cultural resource databases.

• Lead and supervise staff in an office setting and/or during fieldwork.

• Perform research and write technical reports.

• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage.

• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country.

• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal and local agencies.

• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.

• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs.

• Potentially conduct fieldwork.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study.

• 8+ years of related paid experience.

• Oregon SHPO-qualified Archaeologist (must have approval in hand).

• Registered Professional Archaeologist.

• Ability to be listed on BLM cultural resources use permits as a Principal Investigator.

• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.

• Demonstrated experience completing inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery.

• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports.

• Must have strong attention to detail in documentation of work.

• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel preferred.

• Excellent communication and computer skills. 

• Demonstrated business development abilities and the ability to maintain long-term relationships with clients. 

• Ability to manage and work within a team as well as independently. 

• Well-developed teambuildi