Historic Preservation Project Lead – Field & Maintenance

National Experienced Workforce Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) partners with federal agencies to place experienced workers (55+) in roles supporting the National Park Service. The Crew Lead ensures preservation projects are planned, evaluated, and completed on time, while guiding youth interns in fieldwork and maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in masonry, woodworking, and trades, with strong attention to project scopes, budgets, and coordination across teams within

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Masonry, woodworking or other trade crafts OR BA/BS Degree in Masonry, woodworking or other trade crafts with minimum additional experience of 5 year(s) in Masonry, woodworking or other trade crafts.
• Project management; Knowledge of and ability to use common hand and power tools associated with construction and building trades work; Comprehensive knowledge of traditional tools and materials used by craftsmen in construction of various historic buildings and structures; Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations/procedures and various code requirements applicable to construction and building trades.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Enrollee is responsible for planning, evaluating, initiating, establishing, administering, and managing preservation projects from inception through completion.
• Researches, investigates, evaluates and records data pertaining to historic structures for the purpose of determining their physical condition, style, and period of architecture, and degree of treatment required.
• Prepares detailed drawings and designs missing portions of structures to be restored. Prepares plans and specifications for restoration/preservation projects and estimates the costs of such projects.
• Accompanies youth intern participants into the field at various National Park Service units, guiding and instructing historic preservation project work.
• Required Safety Gear and PPE: wear and maintain personal protective equipment and work in various environments.

Skills

Masonry/woodworking

Project management

OSHA/code knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Masonry or related trade crafts

Tools

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) partners with federal agencies to place experienced workers (55+) in roles supporting the National Park Service. The Crew Lead ensures preservation projects are planned, evaluated, and completed on time, while guiding youth interns in fieldwork and maintaining safety standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in masonry, woodworking, and trades, with strong attention to project scopes, budgets, and coordination across teams within