Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Colorado

Lead the future of cultural resource management and shape meaningful outcomes across complex, high-impact projects.

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Archaeologist (Colorado-based or Remote – United States) to join our Cultural Resources Services team. This role sits at the intersection of technical expertise, regulatory strategy, and client partnership—offering the opportunity to lead archaeological projects that directly influence responsible development and environmental stewardship. As a management-level professional, you will play a key role in guiding project delivery, mentoring teams, and contributing to the growth of ERM’s cultural heritage practice across the U.S.

Why This Role Matters

Cultural resources are essential to understanding and preserving our shared history. In this role, you will help ensure that infrastructure, energy, and development projects move forward responsibly—balancing progress with preservation. Your expertise will help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes while protecting culturally significant sites and resources. This is an opportunity to lead, influence, and make a lasting impact on both communities and the environment.

What Your Impact Is:

• Serve as a trusted technical expert in archaeology and cultural resources for diverse projects across the United States

• Lead and deliver archaeological studies that meet federal, state, and local regulatory requirements

• Strengthen ERM’s client relationships by providing thoughtful, strategic guidance on permitting and compliance

• Mentor and guide junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment

• Contribute to business growth through proposal development and expanding client partnerships

• Support cross-functional collaboration across ERM’s national practice areas

What You'll Bring:

Required

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

• Colorado archaeological experience as a field director

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

• Experience as primary author on agency-reviewed technical reports

• Demonstrated business development abilities

• Experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel

• Strong attention to detail in documentation of work

• Excellent communication and computer skills

• 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 located in and out of state

• Ability to walk long distances (up to ten miles per day) in varying terrain under adverse conditions, including inclement weather and wildlife encounters; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; ability 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

• 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

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Word and Excel

• Detail oriented; resourceful

• Positive and energetic attitude

• Self-motivated with strong initiative

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and writing for cultural resources, including NHPA Section 106 and NEPA documents for private and government sector clients

• Perform literature reviews, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies

• Interact with State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and online cultural resource databases

• Lead and supervise staff in both office and field settings

• Perform research and prepare technical reports

• Provide technical consulting to support the growth of ERM’s archaeology and cultural heritage services

• Advise clients on best practices and permitting requirements

• Collaborate with other ERM practice areas to leverage multidisciplinary expertise

• Represent ERM in meetings and communications with state, federal, and local agencies

• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone

• Assist with preparing proposals aligned with client needs

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine technical depth, leadership, and strategic influence—while working on meaningful, real-world challenges—this is your opportunity to make an impact with ERM.

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.