Architectural Historian 1

GAI Consultants•Pittsburgh, PA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is looking for an Architectural Historian. This position can be staffed in our Pittsburgh (Homestead), PA office or other GAI locations and can be remote or hybrid. The ideal candidate would be experienced in conducting archival research, architectural and historical resource surveys, preparing architectural inventory forms, and preparing compliance survey reports.

Requirements

Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or a Master’s Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or a related discipline preferred.
Must be organized and write concisely and clearly.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to demonstrate strong writing and communication skills.
Candidate must have a current driver's license.
Ability to read and navigate field maps.
Experience and knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
Experience working on large-scale power and energy projects, including pipeline, electric transmission, renewable energy, and related infrastructure projects.
Experience using Esri software, including Field Maps and Survey123.
Solid understanding of database software, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Basic understanding of National Historic Preservation Act, knowledge of architectural styles, trends, and date identification, architectural attributes and materials, excellent field skills, strong photography skills, strong mapping skills, excellent note taking skills, accurate completion of field forms, strong archival research skills, sketch maps, navigation skills.
Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills; interacts professionally with staff, clients, agency personnel, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Beginner skills in acquiring intermediate skills.
Follows procedures.
Good organizational skills.
Work in weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
Works with safety in mind.
Must be flexible with work hours.
Basic knowledge of GPS locational equipment.
Responsible for staying on budget and schedule.
Discusses work performance with supervisors.
Ability to work with or without a supervisor present; ability to take direction from a leader, can work independently.

Responsibilities

Conduct archival and background research.
Conduct architectural and historical field surveys (requiring overnight travel).
Prepare architectural inventory forms.
Author architectural and historical resources reports.
Prepare Determination of Eligibility forms.
Conduct applicable field work for extended hours.
Do a variety of administrative functions via use of the computer.
Quality control of field work and documentation.
Conduct field surveys independently.
Assist in writing sections of reports.
Preparation of report figures.