Historical Architect – Level II / Level III

Talent Edge Recruiting; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 3% company match

PTO, sick time, and paid holidays

Annual educational allowance $1,000

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Historical Architect – Level II/III for our Kansas City team. You will work on diverse historic preservation projects and adaptive reuse across commercial and government sectors, with local and national travel.

The role requires strong Revit skills, excellent technical writing, and the ability to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams. Bachelor of Architecture is required; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Architecture is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation or adaptive reuse experience.
• Strong proficiency in Revit and ability to produce technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with architects, PMs, engineers, historians, and consultants.
• Produce construction documents and technical drawings.
• Develop feasibility studies, assessments, and technical reports.
• Perform field investigations, measurements, and documentation of existing buildings.
• Work on Historic Structure Reports and condition assessments.
• Support preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and adaptive reuse projects.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and government agencies.
• Participate in construction administration and site visits.
• Prepare specifications and technical documentation.
• Maintain quality control and attention to detail.
• Work across multiple projects and project teams.
• Travel to project sites throughout the Midwest and nationally.

Skills

Project coordination

Multi-project management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Microsoft Word

Job description

Historical Architect – Level II / Level III

Travel: Local and national project travel

About the Opportunity

A nationally recognized architectural firm specializing in historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse is seeking a Historical Architect – Level II or Level III to join its Kansas City team.

This is an opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, government, historic, and adaptive reuse projects ranging from smaller studies to projects valued at more than $30 million.

What You’ll Do

• Coordinate projects with architects, PMs, engineers, historians, and consultants
• Produce construction documents and technical drawings
• Develop feasibility studies, assessments, and technical reports
• Perform field investigations, measurements, photography, and existing-building documentation
• Work on Historic Structure Reports and condition assessments
• Support historic preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, consultants, and government agencies
• Participate in construction administration and site visits
• Prepare specifications and technical documentation
• Maintain strong quality control and attention to detail
• Work across multiple projects and project teams
• Travel to project sites throughout the Midwest and nationally

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of professional architecture experience
• 8+ years for Level III consideration
• Bachelor of Architecture required; master’s preferred
• Historic preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse experience
• Strong proficiency in Revit
• Excellent technical and report-writing skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Willingness to travel for project needs

Software

• Revit – required
• SketchUp
• Enscape and other Revit rendering plugins
• Microsoft Word
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• PTO, sick time, and paid holidays
• 160–200 hours of annual PTO based on tenure
• $1,000 annual educational allowance for conferences or licensing
• Professional development and licensing support
• Approved out-of-town travel expenses covered

Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership of complex historic and architectural projects while working alongside experienced architects and preservation professionals.

You’ll gain exposure to nationally recognized preservation projects, commercial and government work, adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, restoration, planning, and existing-building assessments. The team works collaboratively, with direct access to experienced leadership and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, technical quality, and attention to detail.