Remote Lead Historic Preservation Specialist

ICF; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 82,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Donation matching

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Lead Historic Preservation Specialist to provide expert cultural resource management services on environmental compliance projects. You will mentor junior staff, lead proposals, and manage budgets and schedules while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role is remote with a Southeast US preference, offering opportunities for professional development, collaboration across disciplines, and a path to influence complex heritage projects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architectural History or related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in cultural resources management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct built environment surveys and serve as sole or lead author on reports.
• Evaluate resources for National Register of Historic Places and develop management recommendations.
• Provide technical leadership in architectural history and QA/QC for reports prepared by junior staff.
• Manage projects including client contact, budget control, invoicing, and scheduling.
• Collaborate in integrated teams of cultural resources specialists to solve problems with natural resources scientists and regulators.
• Integrate with clients to achieve long-term objectives and efficiencies from planning through maintenance.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team mentorship

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Architectural History

Job description

ICF is seeking a Lead Historic Preservation Specialist to provide expert cultural resource management services on environmental compliance projects. You will mentor junior staff, lead proposals, and manage budgets and schedules while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

The role is remote with a Southeast US preference, offering opportunities for professional development, collaboration across disciplines, and a path to influence complex heritage projects.