Architectural Historian – Mid/Senior Level (Hybrid)
About the role
Barr is seeking a full-time architectural historian to join and cultivate our growing cultural resource management practice across the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southwest. Our program offers a wide range of services, including cultural surveys, testing, data recovery, built environment documentation, cultural report preparation, and internal review to support project compliance with local, state, and federal antiquities laws.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review scopes of work and budgets for all phases of projects.
Oversee architectural history-related projects from inception to completion, including budget and task management.
Complete thorough background research and prepare historic contexts as necessary for both the Midwest and Four Corners regions.
Conduct and support built environment field studies.
Utilize data from field studies to inventory and perform contextual analysis of aboveground resources.
Prepare recommendations of eligibility and reports in alignment with National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) standards. Conduct reviews of reports to ensure quality standards.
Aid in permitting processes, including assisting with permit applications and other technical writing, such as NEPA documentation.
Support the growth and development of team members.
Collaborate with clients, regulatory personnel, and internal teams to build and sustain strong relationships.
Requirements
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, historic preservation, public history, history, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience as an architectural historian.
Demonstrated experience with NEPA, Section 106, and other local, state, and federal regulations regarding cultural resources.
Experience working through all steps of the Section 106 review process (initiate, identify, assess effects, and resolve adverse effects).
Superior writing, editing, and communication skills.
Ability to obtain required permits to perform architectural surveys on federal, state, tribal, local, and public land in the Four Corners or Midwest.
Experience using MS Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and cultural resource databases.
Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Qualifications
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future.
Skills
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Ability to obtain required permits to perform architectural surveys on federal, state, tribal, local, and public land in the Four Corners or Midwest.
Experience using MS Office suite (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook) and cultural resource databases.
Driver’s license: possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Benefits
Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
Retail benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders.
Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities.
Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Pay
Anticipated range of $86,000–$115,000 annually. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
Schedule
This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.