Principal Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

ERM

Principal Technical Consultant leading complex cultural resources investigations in the Gulf region for ERM. Ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting strategic growth across the United States.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeHouston • Louisiana, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cultural resource management, regulatory compliance, and project leadership within the Gulf region. Proven ability to oversee archaeological teams, ensure quality deliverables, and engage in business development for cultural resources.

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Principal Investigator ExperienceRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseCultural Resource ManagementTechnical Report AuthoringTeam Leadership and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Cultural Resource InvestigationsField Experience in ArchaeologyProject ManagementQuality Assurance/Quality ControlData Recovery TechniquesSurvey and Testing MethodologiesTechnical Report ReviewRegulatory Agency ConsultationMapping Equipment ProficiencyARPA Permit Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative TeamworkLeadershipMentorshipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Total StationGPSArcGIS FieldMapsSurvey123

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA)Secretary of the Interior Qualification

Industry Keywords

Cultural ResourcesGulf RegionNEPA DocumentationPhase I, II, III StudiesFederal and State RegulationsCapital ProjectsArchaeological Surveys

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex cultural resource investigations.
Drive regulatory compliance efforts.
Support strategic growth across the region.
Contribute to projects throughout the United States.
Play a critical leadership role in advancing ERM’s cultural resources capabilities in the Gulf region.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and municipal regulations while supporting large-scale capital projects.
Influence both project delivery and business growth.
Serve as Principal Investigator for private land surveys as well as federal and other public lands.
Provide technical-level quality assurance/quality control of deliverables prepared by other qualified archaeologists.
Oversee a team of archaeologists.
Lead and manage the performance of mid- to junior-level archaeologists, including hiring, mentorship, and engagement across the broader cultural resources team.
Serve as primary author or task manager for cultural resources technical studies, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
Expand ERM’s cultural resources market presence through strong technical delivery and business development.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study, or equivalent experience.
6-8 years (10 or more years preferred) of related paid experience.
Ability to serve as Principal Investigator for ARPA permits, state permits, and similar regulatory requirements in the Gulf region.
Secretary of the Interior-qualified archaeologist listed as a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
Demonstrated field experience and principal-level oversight for projects in the Gulf region, including survey, testing, and/or data recovery.
Experience authoring or reviewing agency-reviewed technical reports (Phase I, II, III; NEPA documentation; data recovery and treatment plans).
Experience working with regulatory agencies as a consultant representing clients.
Ability to work collaboratively with archaeologists and multidisciplinary technical teams.
Willingness to travel occasionally to field locations and client meetings within the Gulf region.
Experience with mapping equipment and applications (e.g., total station, GPS, ArcGIS FieldMaps, Survey123).
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities