Champion the delivery of high‑quality archaeological services across multiple, concurrent projects.
Guide teams through literature reviews, field reconnaissance, surveys, and excavation activities.
Serve as Task Manager, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with ERM’s rigorous quality standards.
Provide technical insight that strengthens ERM’s cultural resources practice and deepens client trust.
Foster collaboration across ERM’s multidisciplinary teams and practice areas nationwide.
Build strong client and agency relationships, representing ERM with professionalism and strategic insight.
Mentor, develop, and inspire technical staff to achieve excellence.
Oversee subcontractors to maintain consistency, quality, and efficient project execution.
Contribute to proposal development and strategic business growth initiatives.
Ensure compliance by engaging with State Historic Preservation Offices, federal agencies, and regional cultural resource databases.
Requirements
Graduate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a related discipline
4+ years (7+ years preferred) of paid professional experience in archaeology and cultural resources
Qualifications to serve as a Principal Investigator
Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) standing and ability to meet/exceed qualifications for Virginia DHR, PA SHPO, MHT, and Secretary of the Interior standards
Proven leadership in directing archaeological survey, testing, and data recovery across the Mid‑Atlantic
Experience interacting with agency personnel in a consulting environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Willingness to travel across the Mid‑Atlantic and occasionally across the eastern U.S.
Ability to conduct fieldwork up to 50% during peak season, including long-distance walking, navigating difficult terrain, and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
Proficiency with GPS units, total stations, ArcGIS FieldMaps/Survey123, and other common field 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.