Architectural Historian (mid-level)

Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a motivated and dynamic mid-level architectural historian to support our Cultural Resources Team and clients located in the greater Nashville, Tennessee region. The qualified candidate will work in close coordination with our professional team and with Senior Project Management in a range of architectural history projects. This is a hybrid position with regular travel to project sites throughout the region in which the applicant is located. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducting background research, built environment field work, developing contextual analysis, making recommendations of NRHP eligibility, and report preparation


• Assisting with finalizing complex architectural history projects with a team of junior-level architectural historians


• Assisting senior-level staff with scoping and managing projects


• Managing and mentoring junior-level staff


• Coordinating with other Stantec staff to ensure the quality of data, field work, and documentation  


• Projects will vary in size, scope, and complexity and will be conducted in close coordination and under the supervision of senior-level staff 


• Assisting with regional business development 


• Qualified applicants should be able to demonstrate good leadership and judgement qualities, strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making technical decisions in the field.  The preferred candidate also should demonstrate a desire for growth and new skill development. 
  
   

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience managing and/or mentoring junior-level staff helpful, but can be learned on the job


• Experience managing project budgets and scoping historic architectural projects preferred, but can be learned on the job


• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act, including working through all steps of the 106 review process (initiate, identify, assess effects, and resolve adverse effects)


• Experience producing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, and past work interpreting the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties


• Experience writing and producing Section 106-related technical reports; strong writing and research skills


• Fluency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe Acrobat


• Working knowledge of mapping and ARCGIS-related programs


• Ability to travel regionally for project work


• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in urban and rural settings and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, and field navigating


• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record

Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, History, or closely related field


• Eight-to-ten or more years of professional experience as an Architectural Historian

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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