Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Arizona

Own the impact of cultural resource stewardship—lead complex archaeological projects that shape sustainable development across the U.S.

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your expertise not only shapes projects—but helps preserve cultural history while enabling future development.

Why This Role Matters

As a Managing Consultant, Archaeologist at ERM, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing responsible development while protecting cultural heritage. Your expertise will guide clients through complex regulatory environments, ensuring archaeological compliance while delivering high-quality, defensible results. This role directly influences project success, environmental stewardship, and ERM’s continued growth in cultural resources consulting.

What Your Impact Is:

• Lead and deliver archaeological investigations that meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements (including NHPA Section 106 and NEPA).

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance on permitting, compliance, and cultural resource management.

• Drive project execution from research and fieldwork through technical reporting and client delivery.

• Strengthen ERM’s cultural resources practice by contributing to business development and cross-functional collaboration.

• Mentor and lead team members, fostering a high-performing and safety-focused field and office environment.

What You'll Bring:

Required

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study plus 6 to 8 years of related paid experience.

• 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.

• Excellent communication and computer skills.

• Demonstrated business development abilities.

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

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Must be locally available for projects.

• Ability and willingness to frequently travel to field sites that will be located in and out of state.

• Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather, wildlife encounters, and able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and able to excavate shovel tests.

• 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.

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).

• Ability to be listed on BLM cultural resources use permits.

• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.).

• Previous laboratory materials processing experience desired.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

• Detail oriented; resourceful.

• Positive and energetic attitude.

• Self-motivated; strong initiative.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct archival research, literature reviews, field surveys, reconnaissance, and excavation.

• Prepare and review technical documents, including Section 106 and NEPA reports.

• Lead field teams and supervise staff during surveys and excavations.

• Collaborate with regulatory agencies and maintain compliance documentation.

• Advise clients on permitting requirements, risk mitigation, and best practices.

• Support proposal development and contribute to expanding ERM’s client base.

• Partner with multidisciplinary teams across ERM to deliver integrated solutions.

• Represent ERM in client meetings, agency interactions, and project discussions.

• Maintain consistent communication with clients and internal stakeholders.