Principal Consultant, Archaeologist - Arizona 3 Locations

Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist - Arizona Are you a seasoned archaeologist ready to lead transformative cultural heritage projects across the Southwest? At ERM, we’re not just consulting—we’re shaping the future of preservation. Join a global team where your expertise drives meaningful impact for communities, clients, and the environment. Why This Role Matters Cultural heritage is more than history—it’s identity. As a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist, you’ll play a pivotal role in safeguarding archaeological resources while guiding clients through complex regulatory landscapes. Your leadership ensures projects honor the past while enabling sustainable progress. This is a full-time, salary-based position based at the Arizona office with opportunities for remote work. What Your Impact Is

• Lead high-profile archaeological projects across Arizona and the Southwest.
• Influence cultural resource strategies for private and government clients.
• Drive compliance with NHPA Section 106, NEPA, and state regulations.
• Mentor and inspire junior archaeologists, shaping the next generation of experts.
• Represent ERM as a trusted advisor to agencies and stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring Required:

• Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or related field.
• 6+ years in cultural resource management (inventory, survey, testing, data recovery).
• 2+ years supervising projects and staff, with proven technical report-writing expertise.
• Deep knowledge of Southwest/Great Basin prehistory and preservation laws.
• Ability to qualify as Project Director under Arizona State Museum standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Physical capability for fieldwork (long hikes, lifting up to 50 lbs., shovel testing).
• Drivers License Required: This position requires a valid drivers 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).
• Permitting qualifications for AZ, NV, and UT.
• Experience with GPS, total station, and mapping equipment.
• Laboratory materials processing experience.
• Prior agency interaction and proposal development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute literature reviews, field inventories, and NRHP evaluations.
• Prepare cultural resource documentation for compliance-driven projects.
• Supervise field teams and ensure quality deliverables.
• Engage with SHPOs and maintain cultural resource databases.
• Collaborate across ERM practice areas for integrated solutions.
• Communicate with clients and agencies; represent ERM at key meetings.
• Support business growth through technical consulting and proposal development.

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. 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! #LI-CVC #LI-Hybrid Apply tot his job Apply To this Job