Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist
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Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist

Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Job Location : Scottsdale,AZ, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-14T00:58:16Z

Job Description :

Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist page is loadedManaging Technical Consultant, ArchaeologistApply locations Scottsdale, Arizona time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R00027443

ERM is seeking highly motivated Managing Technical Consultant, Archaeologist to join our global consulting firm as part of our growing North America-Cultural Heritage & Preservation (NA/CHP) service line. This is a full-time, salary-based position based at the Scottsdale, Arizona ERM office with opportunities for remote work. Ideal applicants will be local to Arizona and familiar with regional regulatory processes (i.e., federal, state, and municipal). Arizona archaeological field experience is required, and experience in Nevada and Utah is preferred. Successful candidates must be flexible and responsive to a challenging and changing work environment where schedules and tasks fluctuate according to the needs of the projects and clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Plan and execute literature reviews, field inventories, National Register of Historic Places evaluations, and treatment of NRHP eligible archaeological properties.
  • Interact with State Historic Preservation Offices and access online or repository-based cultural resource databases.
  • Lead and supervise other NA/CHP staff during fieldwork.
  • Perform research and write technical reports.
  • Prepare cultural resource heritage documentation for projects sponsored by private and government sector clients subject to Arizona laws and regulations, NHPA Section 106 compliance, and NEPA review.
  • Provide technical consulting skills to support the growth of ERM's business and client base in archaeology and cultural heritage.
  • Interact with other ERM practice areas to share multi-disciplinary resources and best practices across the Southwestern region.
  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or closely related field of study plus minimum of five (5) years of employment experience in cultural resources management, including inventory, survey, testing, and/or data recovery fieldwork.
  • Minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising and managing projects, junior staff, and preparing technical reports.
  • Strong understanding of Southwest and/or Great Basin prehistory and applicable federal and state cultural resource management/historic preservation laws.
  • Ability to be permitted as a Project Director by the Arizona State Museum.
  • Must have strong attention to detail in documentation of work.
  • Strong experience interacting with regulatory agency personnel preferred.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills.
  • Ability to work within a team as well as independently.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Must be able to walk long distances (up to ten 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.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Registered Professional Archaeologist.
  • Qualification at a supervisory level for additional state and federal archaeological permits in AZ, NV, and/or UT.
  • Previous experience with mapping equipment and other special application equipment (e.g., total station, GPS, etc.).
  • Previous laboratory materials processing experience desired.
  • 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.

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.

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About Us

At ERM, sustainability is our business.

We are the world's largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.

ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world's leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM's purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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