Associate Architectural Historian | Milwaukee

Chronicle Heritage; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chronicle Heritage seeks a professionally qualified architectural historian to guide historic resources projects through environmental compliance for private and public sector clients. This full-time role supports a growing national program in Wisconsin with standard 40-hour weeks.

The candidate will plan surveys, prepare reports, assist with proposals, and communicate with clients while coordinating with SHPOs and agencies across the Midwest. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in historic preservation or closely related field.
• Meet or exceeds the SOI Standards for Architectural History (36 CFR Part 61).
• 2+ years of experience conducting historical research, completing historical resource surveys, and evaluating significance under NRHP criteria.
• Knowledge of NHPA, NEPA, and Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act.
• Willingness to travel throughout Midwest territory.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage historic resource surveys and related investigations.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.
• Assist with proposals and cost estimates.
• Communicate project progress with clients and ensure needs are met on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate project reviews with SHPOs and federal/state agencies.

Skills

Historical research

Technical writing

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in historic preservation

Master’s degree in historic preservation (preferred)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward-thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward-thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is seeking a professionally qualified and experienced architectural historian. This position will involve providing technical expertise and leadership to guide a variety of projects through the environmental and historic preservation compliance processes for our clients in the private and public sectors. The successful candidate will serve as part of our growing national historic resources program.

Hire Type:

Full-time

Schedule:

40 hours, Monday–Friday, normal business hours

Location:

Wisconsin

Job Duties:

• Work with our team of cultural resource professionals to plan, organize, and manage historic resource surveys and other investigative work related to the identification, evaluation, and assessment of effects to historic properties
• Prepare technical reports and associated documentation
• Assist with the development of proposals and cost estimates
• Regularly communicate with clients to keep them informed of project progress, project schedule review, and ensure all project needs are being addressed in a timely manner and within budget
• Assist with coordinating project review with state and federal agencies, including various State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in historic preservation or a closely related field, such as history, architectural history, or public history
• Meet or exceeds the SOI Standards for Architectural History (36 CFR Part 61)
• 2+ years of experience conducting historical research, completing historical resource surveys, and evaluating the historic and architectural significance of properties under National Register of Historic Places criteria, and preparing effects assessments
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal historic preservation laws and regulations, particularly Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 4(f) of the U.S. Department of Transportation Act
• Some travel throughout Midwest territory

Preferred Skills

• Master’s degree in historic preservation or a closely related field, such as history, architectural history, or public history
• Experience with facilitating consulting party coordination and preparing MOAs
• Experience with preparing architectural drawings and documentation
• Exceptional research, technical writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• GIS experience
• Experience working with the Wisconsin SHPO, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and/or Minnesota SHPO.

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact [e-mail].