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 fully remote. Applicants are preferred to be local to the east coast, as well as be familiar with the relevant regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal). Demonstrated regional high-level consulting 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. The hire will be attached to an ERM office in Richmond, VA or Washington, D.C. Other geographies will be considered for the ideal candidate. 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.

• Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.

• Interact with various State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, 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 plus 8 or more years of related paid experience.

• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.

• Registered Professional Archaeologist.

• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.

• 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.

• Proficient in permitting regulations for cultural resources, including, but not limited to FERC, USACE, DEQ, SCC.

• 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.

• Limited travel within the eastern United States.

• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate motorized vehicles.