Lead Architectural Historian: Cultural Resources & Surveys

Applied EarthWorks, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

Professional development

Salary transparency

Job summary

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. seeks a Senior Architectural Historian to direct architectural and historic surveys, assess built environment resources, and supervise staff across multiple projects. The role emphasizes high-quality reporting and adherence to NRHP/CRHR criteria.

The candidate should have an advanced degree in history-related fields, a minimum of 7 years in CRM, and experience in proposal development and marketing. Local CA-based applicants are preferred for field and in-office work.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in history, art history, architectural history, historic preservation or related field required.
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural Historian.
• Minimum of 7 years CRM with project management and proposal experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex cultural resources projects.
• Supervise and review staff work; ensure quality of historical and technical reporting.
• Conduct architectural and historical surveys and evaluate NRHP/CRHR resources.
• Prepare proposals and participate in marketing and business development.
• Ensure compliance with CEQA, NEPA, NHPA Section 106 and professional standards.

Skills

Budgeting

Proposal preparation

Technical writing

NRHP/CRHR knowledge

Standards review (Secretary of the IU)

Archival research

Oral history research

Team leadership

Independent work

Education

Advanced degree in history/architecture/history preservation

Job description

Applied EarthWorks, Inc. seeks a Senior Architectural Historian to direct architectural and historic surveys, assess built environment resources, and supervise staff across multiple projects. The role emphasizes high-quality reporting and adherence to NRHP/CRHR criteria.

The candidate should have an advanced degree in history-related fields, a minimum of 7 years in CRM, and experience in proposal development and marketing. Local CA-based applicants are preferred for field and in-office work.