Managing Technical Consultant

ERM is seeking a Managing Technical Consultant, Architectural Historian for an immediate opening to work on various projects throughout the United States with a focus on transmission, pipeline, and renewable work. Working with a team of Architectural Historians, archaeologists, biologists, and permitters, this hire will lead projects that require historic structures field survey work and office-based activities.

The role will emphasize management of junior staff and knowledge of permitting regulations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in documenting and evaluating historic properties regarding National Register of Historic Places Criteria (NRHP) and assessing project effects under the provisions of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

Other responsibilities will include writing technical reports and providing technical reviews of reports prepared by other staff.  This individual will also participate in project planning and logistics, and is expected to have client and agency interaction. The role will have a strong emphasis on office-based activities, although some travel will be required. It is preferred that the candidate will have experience in conducting Pre-Application Reports in Virginia.

The position will be based out of ERM’s Richmond, VA or Washington D.C. office, with other nearby geographies considered for the ideal candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career by moving into a managerial role with a multi-national environmental consulting firm and sustainability leader. This position will be full-time with benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Architectural Historian will support cultural resource projects, which may include, but is not limited to:

• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team and clearly articulate findings and project impacts relating to architectural studies.
• Prepare scope and budgets for projects, and aid staff in ensuring projects are completed on time and in budget.
• Plan, develop, and perform surveys of above-ground historic properties.
• Preparing cultural resources reports describing the survey and analysis of above-ground historic properties.
• Experience in developing APE in accordance with relevant guidelines.
• QA/QC of reports with attention to detail.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Comply with corporate Health and Safety Standards.
• Agency and client interaction.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members.

REQUIREMENTS:

• M.A./M.S. in architectural history, historic preservation, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
• Meet Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for professional qualifications in Architecture History or Historic Architecture.
• 4+ years (7+ years preferred) of experience in survey and evaluation of historic architectural resources.
• Knowledge of architectural survey needs for federal and state agencies such as USACE, NPS, FERC, FCC, or DEQ.
• Periodic drug and alcohol testing required.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

PREFERED:

• Experience in conducting and writing Pre-Application Reports for transmission lines for the SCC in support of CPCN.
• Previous experience supervising.
• Execution of mitigation and execution of treatment plans.