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Employment Opportunities, Jobs & Internships in Preservation & Cultural Resources
Richard Grubb &
Associates, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Principal Senior Architectural
Historian to be based out of its Cranbury, New Jersey or Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania office. This position can be based remotely; however, applicants should be
available to travel to project sites in the NJ/PA area as necessary for site
visits and fieldwork duties. Prior work experience in the
mid-Atlantic/Northeast is preferred but not required. The successful candidate
should have at least 10 years’ experience, meet the qualifications set forth in
the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for
Architectural Historians/Historians (36CFR61), and have a Master’s Degree in
History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related
field. Experience with federal and state cultural resource management
regulations, including a good working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106, is
required.
Responsibilities include managing projects,
conducting detailed primary and secondary source historical research, technical
report writing, National Register evaluations, and HABS/HAER documentation
among others. Familiarity with the regional history and the cultural and built
environment of the Mid-Atlantic is desirable. The ability to conduct intensive
archival research (i.e. using deeds, census records, etc.) and to write clear,
cogent, and thorough historic contexts is a must. The ideal candidate will be
detail oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and have the ability to
manage priorities and meet project deadlines and budgets.
Senior Project Manager
responsibilities include:
Coordination with review agencies including various SHPOs, and federal and state agencies.
Direct, plan, organize, and manage historic architectural surveys and other duties.
Supervise project architectural historians and principal investigators working on multiple projects.
Review and edit historic architectural survey reports, including technical writing.
Communicate with clients on survey results and ensure that projects are performed within budget, in accordance with project schedules, and follow federal and various state review agency guidelines.
Management of all aspects of cultural resource projects and must have advanced experience in proposal writing, technical report reviews, and senior staff management.
Direct contact with federal, state, county, municipal, and private clients, and interface with regulatory agencies.
Qualified applicants should
possess:
MA/MS or Ph.D. degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
Experience with the architecture and history of the mid-Atlantic/Northeast region (preferred).
At least 10 years of experience as a Principal Investigator.
At least 5 years as a project manager with diverse project management experience on small and large project types.
Experience with various regional, state, and federal cultural resource management regulations, including a good working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106.
Detailed, working knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and the National Park Service’s guidelines for completing HABS/HAER/HALS documentation projects.
Advanced ability to prepare technical and cost proposals.
Technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Collegiality in working with archaeologists and historians as part of a team environment.
This full-time position includes a competitive
pay and benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Salary
range for this position starts at $70,000 and is dependent upon experience and
qualifications.
To be considered for
this excellent opportunity, please email a cover letter, a copy of a current CV
(or resume) detailing education and work experience, and a writing sample (3-5
pages) to:
Stephanie Grubb,
Operations Manager
sgrubb@rgaincorporated.com
RGA is strongly
committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of
backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish. RGA
is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. RGA
is a Drug-Free Workplace. RGA participates in E-Verify. RGA is a certified
WBE/DBE/SBE. Learn more about RGA at www.rgaincorporated.com.
Keywords: Architectural History, Cultural Resources

Posted: June 1, 2022
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