Principal Consultant, Archaeologist

About the role

As a Principal Consultant, Archaeologist, you will play a critical leadership role in advancing complex cultural resources projects based out of an ERM US office. This position offers the opportunity to guide high-impact projects, mentor and develop talent, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to ERM’s continued leadership in environmental and sustainability consulting.

ERM is seeking a highly motivated Principal Consultant, Archaeologist to join our growing Cultural Resources Services team. This role combines technical excellence, project leadership, team development, and business growth. The successful candidate will provide archaeological expertise throughout the United States while supporting project delivery, client service, and business development initiatives.

As a senior archaeological leader, you will serve cultural resources projects nationwide, driving quality, consistency, and technical excellence across investigations and regulatory deliverables; mentoring and developing archaeologists to support team growth and succession planning; strengthening existing client relationships and cultivating new business opportunities that contribute to ERM’s growth; and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors.