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Terracon

Architectural Historian – Staff Scientist

Terracon

. Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety challenges or concerns .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architectural history and historic preservation, with strong capabilities in project management, technical writing, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to develop budgets, proposals, and maintain professional relationships with clients and agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project ManagementTechnical WritingArchitectural HistoryHistoric PreservationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills
Data CollectionField ResearchDocument Quality ControlSurvey Report PreparationBudget DevelopmentProposal WritingHistoric Property EvaluationDesktop/Literature ReviewCultural Resources WorkSection 106 Compliance
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsNetworkingLeadership
Certifications & Qualifications
Graduate Degree in Architectural HistorySecretary of the Interior’s Qualifications as Principal Investigator
Industry Keywords
National Register of Historic PlacesState Historic Preservation OfficersCultural Resources ManagementPreservation PlanningMaterials Conservation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for projects; participate in pre-task planning and report safety challenges or concerns
  • Maintain quality standards, budgets, and project deadlines, including document quality control reviews
  • Prepare survey reports, resource recording forms, research designs, and other technical documents
  • Oversee field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production
  • Remain current with agency protocol for federal-level cultural resources work and determine the level of effort for non-federal work nationally
  • Maintain working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients
  • Develop budgets, proposals, and statements of qualifications
  • Oversee work performed by lower-level scientists/engineers, technicians, and subconsultants
  • Develop professional relationships with existing and prospective clients
  • Conduct desktop/literature reviews, field surveys, and consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers under Section 106 of the NHPA
  • Evaluate historic properties for National Register of Historic Places eligibility
  • Serve as project manager for preservation planning, joint Facilities-Architectural history, and materials conservation projects
  • Contribute to business development through proposals, statements of qualifications, client presentations, and professional networking

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A graduate degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or a closely related field
  • 5-7 years of related experience
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
  • Candidate must provide research examples and writing examples
  • Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications as a Principal Investigator (PI) for Architectural History
  • Understanding of the regulatory framework for architectural evaluation of standing structures
  • Strong technical writing capabilities
  • Must be able to write at a professional level
  • Must be able to present ideas in a well-thought-out and comprehensive manner

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 100 percent employee-owned company
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Education reimbursement
  • Various bonus programs