Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Colorado

Managing Consultant, Archaeologist

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 partnershipoffering 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 responsiblybalancing 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 influencewhile working on meaningful, real-world challengesthis is your opportunity to make an impact with ERM.

Applications accepted through June 30, 2026.

The anticipated annual base pay is $89,926$112,764 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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