Project Architectural Historian

About the role

RK&K is seeking a Secretary of the Interior (SOI)-qualified architectural historian for the Southeast region. This is a permanent, full‑time position based in one of RK&K’s office locations in North Carolina. The candidate will collaborate closely with RK&K architectural historians, archaeologists, and environmental planners throughout the firm and will serve as a Principal Investigator on historic preservation projects. RK&K’s award‑winning culture fosters collaboration and trust, offering the opportunity to directly impact the communities where we live and work.

Responsibilities

• Completion of historic architectural surveys, historic context studies, and other related services throughout North Carolina
• Proposal development
• Supervision of field staff
• Preparation and QA/QC review of technical reports
• Serving as a subject‑matter expert advising RK&K engineers, environmental planners, and clients on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and state historic preservation regulatory requirements
• Drafting Section 106 agreement documents
• Contributing to NEPA documents and assisting with Section 4(f) evaluations
• Assisting regional environmental planners and firmwide cultural resources staff with business development, including identifying new clients and markets and attending industry conferences
• Travel out of state as required

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Architectural History, History, Historic Preservation, or a closely related field
• Eight (8) to fifteen (15) years of architectural experience in North Carolina
• Five (5)+ years of architectural project management experience planning and overseeing reconnaissance surveys and supervising field and technical staff
• Secretary of the Interior (SOI)‑qualified in architectural history and/or history
• Expertise with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act consultation
• Understanding of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes architectural historians, archaeologists, environmental planners, and engineers
• Solid research, technical writing, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail when authoring and reviewing work
• Fluent with Microsoft Office
• Experience working on North Carolina Department of Transportation projects
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to pass a background check
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Skills

• Experience with ArcGIS (preferred)

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Hybrid work (home and office)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development opportunities
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays