Principal Architectural Historian

About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Principal Architectural Historian to nationally support the HUD NEPA/ CDBG DR programs as well as assisting surrounding subregions. The candidate will also work with current staff and projects across the South region and provide support across other regions, as needed.

The Principal Architectural Historian is a core member of the subregion’s Cultural Resources program and will collaborate with SWCA’s managers, directors, and principals on technical and business development efforts. This role will develop new business, manage large-scale projects, meet financial goals, and mentor others to do the same.

This is a permanent, full-time, salaried position that is eligible for hybrid or remote-based work, to be affiliated with our Raleigh/Durham, NC office.

Final date to receive applications:
Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

The Principal Architectural Historian will be responsible for developing business, mentoring staff, and collaborating on program strategies for the Southeast subregion and in collaboration with the other subregions. The successful candidate will focus on identifying and evaluating opportunities in the market, and building relationships for architectural history, history, and historic preservation services, and partners with internal SWCA managers in the other environmental disciplines.

• Independently manage stand-alone historic preservation projects (both large and small) and assist other project managers in the execution of architectural history components of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Plan and complete historic resource surveys of residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and institutional properties using Arc-GIS-enabled tablet computers, digital photography, and other survey methodology meeting the standards of relevant State Historic Preservation Offices.
• Lead QA/QC of office technical studies in support of various historic resource evaluations and nominations, Secretary of the Interior's Standards project review, and a number of other projects related to preservation planning and policy.
• Conduct archival research, focusing on primary and secondary sources, and write historic narratives and context statements.
• Evaluate resources under National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) criteria.
• Prepare technical reports and defensible compliance documentation in support of NHPA/Section 106 consultation.
• Prepare NRHP nominations and Multiple Property Documentation forms.
• Preparation of defensible compliance documentation in support of NHPA/Section 106/and other regulatory review.
• Developing and managing project budgets and project staff; leading architectural history proposal and marketing efforts.
• Organizes and creates best practices and processes.
• Collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary environmental team.
• Carrying out project-level review for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
• Assisting local governments with creating and revising planning regulations, including historic preservation ordinances.
• Identify and evaluate sales opportunities (prospects and proposals) and make recommendations to the Directors; lead proposal efforts.
• Work with clients to identify project needs and make recommendations for management of historic resources.
• Network within industry organizations to expand the regional client base in line with the region’s strategic goals.
• Drives compliance of safety policies and reporting requirements to ensure overall team safety.

Minimum qualifications
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• A Master’s Degree in architectural history, historic preservation, Anthropology, or other closely related field required.
• Twelve (12) years of experience conducting…