Managing Consultant, Archaeologist

Shape the future of cultural resource stewardship across the Midwest.
Join ERM as an experienced Managing Consultant, Archaeologist and lead meaningful fieldwork and regulatory analysis that directly informs responsible development and environmental decision-making.
Why This Role Matters
This role is critical to ensuring culturally and historically significant resources are identified, protected, and thoughtfully integrated into project planning. You’ll play a key part in helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks while preserving the integrity of archaeological resources across the region.
​This is a full-time, salaried position and will take into consideration candidates across the Midwest. The role offers a mix of field and office-based work in a dynamic, project-driven environment.
What Your Impact Is
Lead and contribute to Class I, II, and III archaeological investigations across diverse landscapes in the Midwest
Support compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA and eligibility evaluations for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
Deliver high-quality technical reporting that informs federal, state, and local environmental decisions
Strengthen ERM’s cultural resources practice through client engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration
Help shape project strategies by contributing to planning, logistics, and execution in a dynamic consulting environment
What You'll Bring
Required
Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field plus 4+ years of professional experience
Demonstrated experience as a Field Director in the Midwest
Eligibility to be listed on BLM, ARPA, and applicable state cultural resource permits
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local cultural resource regulations (including NHPA Section 106)
Proven experience authoring or co-authoring agency-reviewed technical reports
Ability to lead field efforts independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
Ability and willingness to travel to field sites that will be located in the United States
Fieldwork may be required up to 75% of the time during peak field season, with the remaining time spent on desktop and organizational activities
Ability to walk long distances (up to 10 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
Experience with field technologies (GPS, GIS applications, mapping tools)
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) designation
Knowledge of prehistoric and historic artifact assemblages
Experience with historic structures
Strong initiative and self-motivation
Key Responsibilities
Conduct archaeological surveys, testing, data recovery, and construction monitoring
Prepare technical report sections for cultural resource investigations and environmental documents
Perform archival and desktop research to support project analyses
Collaborate with regulatory agencies including SHPO and BLM
Support environmental permitting and compliance processes
Partner with cross-functional teams (planners, biologists, GIS specialists, engineers)
Represent ERM in client, stakeholder, and agency interactions
Contribute to business development and growth in cultural heritage services
For the Managing Consultant, Archaeologist position, the anticipated annual base pay is $89,900–$112,800 (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 subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
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.
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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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