Architectural Historian - Assistant Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Architectural Historian and Assistant Project Manager with Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office, you will investigate, evaluate, and document historic buildings, structures, and other above-ground cultural resources for infrastructure, energy, and development projects. You will help clients navigate historic preservation requirements, including compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Work spans historic architectural surveys, research and documentation of historic properties, National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations, and assessments of potential project effects on historic resources. You will support projects from initial planning and field investigations through regulatory review and completion, collaborating with clients, government agencies, and multidisciplinary teams on projects in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic, and other regions.

In the Assistant Project Manager capacity, you will coordinate project tasks and assist with planning and execution while developing project management skills through practical experience, mentorship, and collaboration with experienced cultural resource professionals. The role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of CEC’s Cultural Resources Practice. CEC describes its workplace as employee-owned, collaborative, and supportive of professional development and career advancement. The Pittsburgh office is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, History, or a closely related field.
• Meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History.
• Experience conducting historic architectural surveys, evaluating above-ground cultural resources, and preparing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, National Register of Historic Places evaluation criteria, and historic preservation regulations.
• Ability to identify and evaluate common historic architectural styles, building types, construction methods, and potential project effects on historic properties.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience conducting architectural history or cultural resource investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct historic architectural surveys, investigations, and archival research for historic buildings, structures, districts, and other above-ground cultural resources.
• Evaluate historic resources for National Register of Historic Places eligibility and support Section 106 compliance, including assessing Areas of Potential Effects and potential project impacts on historic properties.
• Prepare historic architectural survey reports, historic property evaluations, effects assessments, and other technical documentation supporting project and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, State Historic Preservation Offices, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams to support project delivery.
• Assist with project planning, task management, scheduling, budgeting, and proposal development.
• Support projects from initial planning and field investigations through regulatory review and project completion.
• Contribute to the continued growth of CEC’s Cultural Resources Practice.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates.
• Employee ownership opportunities beginning within the first year.
• Competitive compensation with performance bonuses and employee ownership.
• 55% of company profits distributed back to employees through bonuses.
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options.
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match beginning the first of the month following the start date.
• Mentorship, technical development, leadership growth, and career advancement opportunities.
• On-site fitness center, café, recreation areas, and employee events.
• Profit sharing.
• Company stock.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level