Architectural History VP - Strategic Leadership

WSP Global Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 124,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks an Assistant Vice President, Architectural Historian to join our Reno, NV or Seattle, WA offices. Lead architectural history services, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive project delivery and growth across the Western United States.

The role requires 10+ years in architectural history or cultural resources consulting, strong leadership, client management, and excellent writing and communication skills. Travel to project sites and meetings will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, History, Architecture, Anthropology, or related field.
• Meets or exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History.
• 10+ years of progressive professional experience in architectural history or cultural resources consulting.
• Experience leading complex cultural resource and historic preservation projects.
• Knowledge of NHPA Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, and related regulations.
• Budgeting, scheduling, and multi-disciplinary project management experience.
• Strong interaction with public agencies, clients, and stakeholders.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for WSP’s Architectural History practice across regional markets.
• Lead cultural resource projects in CA, NV, OR, WA, and beyond.
• Oversee preparation of historic resource assessments and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Serve as Principal Investigator and technical lead on complex projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams through project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with NHPA, 106, CEQA, NEPA, and related laws.
• Drive business development and grow WSP’s cultural resources practice.
• Lead client meetings, contract negotiations, and agency coordination.
• Mentor staff and support team growth with technical guidance.

Skills

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Organization

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural History or related field

Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks an Assistant Vice President, Architectural Historian to join our Reno, NV or Seattle, WA offices. Lead architectural history services, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive project delivery and growth across the Western United States.

The role requires 10+ years in architectural history or cultural resources consulting, strong leadership, client management, and excellent writing and communication skills. Travel to project sites and meetings will be required.