Architectural Historian/Historian
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, employee-owned consulting firm specializing in environmental regulatory compliance, natural resource management, cultural resource management and related research. We are a company of biologists, geologists, archaeologists, architectural historians, historians, paleontologists and planners with over twenty-five years of experience and 450 employees. We offer a stimulating professional work environment, competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package, including a stock ownership plan.
We are seeking a Project Manager for our cultural resources program in our South Pasadena Office. This is a regular full-time salaried position and will report to the Cultural Resource Manager. The ideal candidate should possess a Master’s Degree in historic preservation, architectural history, history or closely related field. The selected candidate will assist in the continuing development of SWCA’s Southern California historic resource services and expand SWCA’s professional reputation in this area. Salary will be based on individual qualifications and experience.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The professional who fills this job will act as a project manager and be responsible for all aspects of proposal development, field and archival research, preparation of historic context statements, quality control, data analysis and report preparation. Specialized duties will include research designs and evaluation of buildings, structures and objects for conformance with the standards from the National Register of Historic Places and the California Register of Historical Resources, and for local eligibility.
This individual will be asked to schedule personnel, vehicles and other resources; assist in business development; Establish project procedures and budgetary restraints; manage the performance of individual projects and coordinate with clients; supervise, direct and instruct field personnel; and take initiative, resolve problems and create improved procedures so that tasks are completed in an effective manner. It is important that this person work closely with SWCA’s other managers and directors in both the natural and cultural resources areas of the company to promote our business interests in adherence to our mission, vision and values.
Qualifications:
M.A. or M.S. degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, History or related field preferred. Individual must meet Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards (36 Code of Federal Regulations, CFR Part 61). Experience with application of The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) and Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record documentation and procedures are required. Candidates should possess significant project management and leadership experience. Additionally, candidates must have exceptional technical writing and oral communications skills. Although leadership and the ability to work independently are very important in this position, the ability and willingness to work collaboratively as a team member is also paramount.
Work will occur primarily in California. Candidates with experience in California are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. The position is regular full-time and will average 40 hours a week or more. A generous benefit package includes health and dental insurance, holidays, sick leave, vacation time, 401(k) plan, etc.
SWCA is an employee-owned firm and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage minorities and women to apply.
How To Apply:
The position will remain open until filled. Please mail, fax, email (in MS Word format), a cover letter, writing sample, resume and a minimum of three (3) professional references to:
Jason Gerster
Recruiter
SWCA Environmental Consultants
3033 N. Central Ave., Suite 145
Phoenix, AZ 85004
602-274-3958 Fax
recruiting@swca.com
Visit SWCA’s web site, www.swca.com, and discover why SWCA is a great place to work for environmental professions interested in sound science and creative solutions. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.
