Architectural Historian 1

GAI Consultants, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GAI Consultants, Inc. is looking for an Architectural Historian. This position can be staffed in their 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.
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, assists in writing sections of reports, preparation of report figures.
Basic knowledge of GPS locational equipment.
Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope.
Quality control of field work and documentation, required to conduct field surveys independently, responsible for staying on budget and schedule, discusses work performance with supervisors, ability to work independently.
Ability to work with or without a supervisor present; ability to take direction from a leader, can work independently.
Possess strong oral and written communication skills; interacts professionally with staff, clients, agency personnel, landowners, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining a basic field kit and must possess steel-toed boots, as required for many project sites and client safety programs, particularly on pipeline, transmission, and other active construction projects. Employees are also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of company-issued field equipment.

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.