Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. (RGA) is seeking a Principal Senior Architectural Historian to be based out of its Cranbury, New Jersey or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. This is a hybrid position, and applicants must be within reasonable commuting distance to project sites in the NJ/PA area for meetings, site visits, research, and fieldwork duties. Prior work experience in the mid-Atlantic/Northeast is preferred but not required. The successful candidate should have at least 8 years’ experience (at a cultural resources management firm, SHPO, state/federal regulatory agencies, or similar), meet the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Architectural Historians/Historians (36CFR61), and have a Master’s Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field. Experience with federal and state cultural resource management regulations, including a good working knowledge of Section 106 and NEPA, is required.
This position offers the candidate the opportunity to excel in and contribute to a collaborative, team environment. RGA utilizes a range of digital tools to promote collaboration and foster a social, friendly atmosphere. Constructive ideas and input are actively encouraged and welcomed to improve day-to-day operations and workflow. The selected candidate will enjoy a wide variety of project types, such as historic architectural surveys, comprehensive documentation, interpretive and curatorial programming, and preservation planning, among others, while expanding their knowledge and understanding of many different types of architectural resources.
Responsibilities include managing complex cultural resources surveys, overseeing multiple staff members, conducting detailed primary and secondary source historical research, proficient technical report writing and editing, proposal development, National Register evaluations, HABS/HAER/HALS documentation, and review of similar deliverables produced by architectural historians, among others. The position requires regular coordination and communication with various agencies and stakeholders to meet project goals and secure necessary regulatory approvals, including federal and state agencies, state historic preservation offices, local governments, community organizations, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders. Familiarity with the regional history and the cultural and built environment of the Mid-Atlantic is desirable. The ability to conduct intensive archival research (i.e., using deeds, census records, etc.) and to write clear, cogent, and thorough historic contexts is a must. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and have the ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines and budgets. RGA is committed to supporting professional development through training, professional memberships, and conference attendance.
RGA is committed to leadership development and is willing to train the right candidate for this position.
The Principal Senior Architectural Historian will oversee and coordinate all phases of cultural resource project workflow, including the following detailed responsibilities:
Qualifications & Abilities:
This is a full-time position, and compensation includes a complete benefits package including:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The average salary range for this position is $85,000-$100,000 and dependent upon experience and qualifications.
If you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please email a cover letter, a copy of a current CV (or resume) detailing education and work experience, three professional references, and a writing sample (3-5 pages, exclusive of supporting graphics) to:
Lauren Holmes, Human Resources Director
RGA is one of the largest cultural resource consulting firms in the Eastern US, with a staff of Historians, Architectural Historians, and Archaeologists. RGA is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. RGA is a Drug-Free Workplace. RGA participates in E-Verify.
RGA is a certified WBE/DBE/SBE.
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