Architectural Historian (mid-level)

About the role

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.

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
• Collaborating with other Stantec staff to ensure the quality of data, field work, and documentation
• Coordinating with other Stantec staff to ensure the quality of data, field work, and documentation
• Managing and mentoring junior-level staff
• Coordinating with other Stantec staff to ensure the quality of data, field work, and documentation

Requirements

• 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
• Able to travel regionally for project work
• Able 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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Good leadership and judgement qualities, strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making technical decisions in the field.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave