Senior Architectural Historian (REMOTE)

Michael Baker Intl.; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Architectural Historian III to join their cultural resources team. This role involves leading field surveys, conducting archival research, and preparing technical reports related to historic resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architectural history, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and collaboration on impactful projects across California. If you are passionate about preserving history and enhancing communities, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Generous paid time off

Commuter and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as an architectural historian preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and technical writing ability required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field surveys and archival research for historic resources.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals for new projects.

Skills

Architectural History

Field Survey Skills

Technical Writing

Research Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s degree in history or related field

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker’s more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/.

PLANNING PRACTICE

We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a full-time Architectural Historian III to support our west region cultural resources group. Under supervision of the Architectural History Practice Lead/Technical Manager, the primary function of the Architectural Historian III is to lead or perform a variety of tasks that may include field survey and photography of historic-era resources, online and in-person archival research, writing architectural descriptions, developing historic context statements, conducting National Register of Historic Places, California Register of Historical Resources, and various local register evaluations, assess project impacts, develop proposals, supervise/train junior staff and casual/part-time staff, and participate in internal and external business development activities. The position includes the lead, preparation and review of technical reports, CEQA/NEPA environmental documents, as well as other tasks as assigned. The position requires interfacing with clients, both internal and external, and preparing scopes of work and proposals for acquiring new work; therefore, communication and writing skills are key to success. Travel for field survey will occasionally be required throughout California.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in history, architectural history, historic preservation, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience working as an architectural historian preferred
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for architectural history.
• Working knowledge of CEQA/NEPA/Section 106 of the NHPA and any other federal and state laws that apply to history and architectural history.
• Demonstrated ability to author CEQA/NEPA/Section 106 of the NHPA technical reports including identification studies, historic resource evaluations, design reviews, finding of effect reports, memorandum of agreements, and programmatic agreements.
• Demonstrated ability with completing California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 forms.
• Experience in local government preservation planning highly desired.
• Working knowledge of architectural styles.
• Strong online and archival repository research skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated exceptional technical writing ability.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare project proposals with detailed scope task breakdowns, schedules, and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of architectural historians.
• Ability to lead tasks and project budgets, including administration procedures, contract compliance, and other project management responsibilities.
• Capable of working in both an office and field environment.
• Ability to communicate through all contemporary business mediums (i.e., email, telephone, video conferencing).
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• A valid California driver’s license. Experience working in California is preferred.
• Ability to travel throughout California and other western states, if necessary.

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $90,000 – $125,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.