Architectural Historian
Core
Lead compliance projects and perform cultural resource assessments to ensure adherence to historical preservation laws and regulations.
Role type
Senior Architectural Historian (Cultural Resource Management)
Builds
NHPA documentation, compliance reports, and regulatory guidance for engineering and design projects
Domain
Historic preservation and cultural resource management
Required skills
NHPA compliance expertise, cultural resource assessment, regulatory agency coordination, field investigation coordination, project management, technical report writing, stakeholder engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, self-direction
Preferred skills
Graduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, architecture, or historic preservation, SOI Professional Qualification Standards (36 CFR 61) certification, experience with Native American tribal consultation, experience with state and federal agencies
Technologies
36 CFR 61, NHPA Section 106, SHPO, USACE, USFWS
Responsibilities
Develop NHPA documentation and coordinate with federal agencies, tribes, and state offices; conduct or coordinate field investigations including surveys and test excavations; organize public meetings and workshops for community engagement; collaborate with engineers, architects, and planners; oversee project timelines, budgets, and deliverables; mentor team members in compliance work.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities