Architectural Historian / Mid-level

Brockington and Associates Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brockington and Associates Inc. in Atlanta, GA seeks a mid-level Architectural Historian and Project Manager to lead fieldwork, archival research, and National Register nominations. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate budgets and schedules, and communicate with clients and agencies. Travel and outdoor work are expected.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years’ experience and an MA/MS in architectural history or related field, with strong writing and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• MA/MS in architectural history, historic preservation, history, archaeology, or closely related field.
• Two to four years of experience managing architectural history field projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork - historic resource surveys/evaluations.
• Prepare National Register nominations.
• Conduct archival research using primary/secondary sources.
• Lead complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Discuss projects with colleagues, clients and review agencies.
• Prepare and manage budgets and schedules; write technical reports.

Skills

Fieldwork

NR nominations

Archival research

Project management

Communication

Budgets & schedules

Technical reports

Education

MA in Architectural History

MS in Historic Preservation

Job description

Architectural Historian / Project Manager – Mid Level

Brockington and Associates is seeking a mid-level field architectural historian and project manager based in our Atlanta, GA office for architectural history and archival project work throughout the US.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, reasonable work-life balance, training, and opportunities for advancement. We are looking for people who want to grow with the company long-term.

Minimum education: MA/MHP/MS in architectural history, historic preservation, history, archaeology, or a closely related field.

Minimum experience: Two to four years of experience managing architectural history field projects.

• Conduct fieldwork - including historic resource surveys and evaluations;


• Prepare National Register nominations;


• Conduct archival research using primary and secondary resources;


• Lead complex projects involving multidisciplinary project teams;


• Effectively discuss projects with colleagues, clients, and review agencies;


• Prepare and manage budgets and schedules; and


• Write professional technical reports and publications.

Frequent out-of-town travel, physical labor, and time spent in outdoor conditions are requirements of this job. You should have an applied knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and a working familiarity of other environmental statutes and regulations. We are particularly interested in candidates with cross-training in archaeology and/or interest in both architectural history and archaeology.

You must be able to work as a member of a diverse team, manage projects and people, and complete other delegated project tasks. You should possess strong communication skills, work professionally with clients and government agencies, and be able to supervise the work of others.

Brockington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are treated without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

For this position, annual salary range is $61,000 to $70,000 per year, commensurate with experience. We offer a generous company benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), and paid time off.