Mid-Senior Career Architectural Historian

Stantec • Des Moines, IA

273d • $61,200 - $88,700 • Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec is seeking a motivated and dynamic mid-level architectural historian to support our Cultural Resources Team and clients located in the Upper-Midwest region. The qualified candidate will work in close coordination with our professional team and with Senior Project Management in a range of architectural history projects. This is a hybrid position with regular travel to project sites throughout the region in which the applicant is located.

Requirements

• Experience managing and/or mentoring junior-level staff helpful, but can be learned on the job
• Experience managing project budgets and scoping historic architectural projects preferred, but can be learned on the job
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Section 106 of National Historic Preservation Act, including working through all steps of the 106 review process
• Experience producing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, and past work interpreting the Secretary of Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
• Experience writing and producing Section 106-related technical reports; strong writing and research skills
• Fluency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Adobe Acrobat
• Working knowledge of mapping and ARCGIS-related programs
• Ability to travel regionally for project work
• Ability to complete physically demanding tasks in urban and rural settings and/or hot and dry climates, including walking, hiking, and field navigating
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Master's degree in Historic Preservation, Public History, History, or closely related field
• Eight-to-ten or more years of professional experience as an Architectural Historian

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate good leadership and judgement qualities
• Strong technical skills
• Good communication skills
• Desire for growth and new skill development

Responsibilities

• Conducting background research, built environment field work, developing contextual analysis, making recommendations of NRHP eligibility, and report preparation
• Assisting with finalizing complex architectural history projects with a team of junior-level architectural historians
• Assisting senior-level staff with scoping and managing projects
• Managing and mentoring junior-level staff
• Coordinating with other Stantec staff to ensure the quality of data, field work, and documentation
• Assisting with regional business development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness program
• Health saving accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase program
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term/long-term disability plans
• Emergency travel benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
• Accrual of vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
• Eligible for paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree