Senior Architectural Historian & Project Leader

WSP Global Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead Architectural Historian to join our Reno, NV office.

This role provides strategic leadership for architectural history projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with environmental and preservation regulations across multiple states including California and Nevada. The position oversees complex historical preservation work, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, while fostering client relationships and new business opportunities within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architectural History, History Preservation, or related field.
• 7–10 years of post-education experience as historian, architectural historian, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of environmental laws, preservation regulations, compliance practices, and related record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization under pressure.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from diverse sources including senior management and clients.
• Proficiency with office automation and corporate software.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the architectural history discipline across projects.
• Lead large, complex historical preservation projects managing budgets, hours, expenses, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for siting and licensing in assigned sectors.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local preservation regulations.
• Develop proposals, scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgets.
• Serve as liaison to agencies, clients, and external partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural History

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Lead Architectural Historian to join our Reno, NV office.

This role provides strategic leadership for architectural history projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with environmental and preservation regulations across multiple states including California and Nevada. The position oversees complex historical preservation work, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams, while fostering client relationships and new business opportunities within the