Hybrid Principal Consultant, Archaeologist

at ERM

• Job title: Principal Consultant, Archaeologist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New Orleans, United States

About the role

• Principal Consultant, Archaeologist overseeing archaeological studies and supporting business growth within ERM’s Cultural Resources Services team. Involves leading teams and managing client relationships across various locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team performing literature review, field reconnaissance, field surveys, and excavation for archaeological studies and projects.
• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country.
• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.
• Oversee and manage subcontractors.
• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs.
• Manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of the technical team.
• Capitalize on existing ERM client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the Cultural Resource market (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).
• Work with other ERM resources to deepen relationships with ERM key clients and establish new client relationships that result in significant net revenue growth.
• Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.
• Interact with various State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and access online cultural resource databases.
• Lead and supervise staff in an office setting and/or during fieldwork.
• Perform research and write technical reports.
• Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM’s business and client base in the area of archaeology and cultural heritage.
• Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the country.
• Represent ERM through communications and at meetings with state, federal and local agencies.
• Communicate regularly with clients via email and phone conferences.
• Assist with preparing proposals to meet client needs.
• Potentially conduct fieldwork.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study plus 8 or more years of related paid experience.
• Demonstrated ability to carry research to completion.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist.
• Ability to obtain archaeological and cultural resource permits.
• 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 preferred.
• Proficient in permitting regulations for cultural resources, including, but not limited to FERC, USACE, THC.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.
• Demonstrated business development abilities and the ability to maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Ability to manage and work within a team as well as independently.
• Limited travel within the United States.
• Well-developed teambuilding and influencing skills; unquestioned integrity; and the experience, confidence, and stature to effectively address client and business needs and challenges.
• 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.
• Previous experience with energy-related projects and undertakings desired.
• Previous laboratory materials processing experience desired.
• Previous experience supervising personnel and direct reports.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Professional development opportunities