Architectural Historian

DOWL

Lake Oswego, OR

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SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Architectural Services, Art History, Budgeting, Business Support, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Delivery Management, Documentation, Driver's License, Employee Relations, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Impact, Environmental Regulations, Excavation, Hand Tools, Industry Standards, Laboratory, Land Development, Leadership, Lift/Move 40 Pounds, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Natural Resources, Physical Demands, Project Schedule, Proposal Writing, Quality Control, Regulations, Resolve Customer Issues, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Lake Oswego, OR

POSTED

30+ days ago

Description Why DOWL? DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Environmental Services Our environmental specialists understand federal, state, and local environmental regulations, have trusted relationships with agency staff, and are experts on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and natural resources. From fast-track Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA) and Categorical Exclusions (CatEx) to remote fieldwork, biological assessments, and wetland delineations, our team understands the processes, people, and regulations needed to move our clients' projects to the next stage. Join our team and be one of the People Who Make It Happen! Summary DOWL is seeking a mid-level career Architectural Historian to join our Cultural Resources Management (CRM) team and help preserve the architectural and cultural legacy of the communities we serve. This role is supervised by senior-level CRM professionals and serves as a subject matter expert in architectural history, contributing to a wide range of public and private infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will hold a master's degree in architectural history, historic preservation, or art history, and bring specialized training and real-world experience in CRM. This position plays a vital role in delivering environmental documentation and compliance support under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In this position, you will be responsible for leading or supporting background research, field surveys, site documentation (especially for built environment resources), and lab work. You'll prepare high-quality technical reports and NEPA/Section 106 documentation while coordinating with federal, state, and tribal agencies and stakeholders. You'll also write proposals, manage deliverables and field teams, and actively participate in public engagement and consultation meetings. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone who is passionate about historic preservation and environmental compliance, and who wants to grow their career through meaningful work, collaboration, and leadership at one of the region's most respected infrastructure firms. Job Responsibilities and Duties To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Software + Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient + Market Sector Software - Developing Technical Expertise + Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals + performs moderately complex design tasks independently + Effectively divides projects into individual tasks + Leads technical effort on small projects + Performs quality control of basic deliverables Teamwork Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for their results. Project Delivery Produces the following independently: + Technical reports and memos + Cultural Resource Baseline Reports + Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports + Section 106 documentation + Other cultural documents as assigned + Field studies and investigations Understanding Budget and Schedule Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Industry Standards and Regulations Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following laws and regulations: + NHPA, NAGPRA, NEPA, ARPA + Relevant state laws (e.g., SEPA, ORS) Client Interaction Frequent client communications. Resolve issues on small projects. Attends client meetings and consistently use situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person). Other Other duties as assigned. Level of Work/Accountability Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned by the market sector. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. May assist with some project management tasks. Education and/or Experience + Master's Degree required in architectural history, historic preservation, or art history + Years of experience required: 4 years + Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years Certificates, Licenses, Registrations + Must meet Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards + A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required to support essential business activities. These may include but are not limited to: travel to client meetings, field site visits, regional airports, contractor engagements, and construction zones. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to cut brush using chain saw or machete; ability to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice; ability to dig with shovel and hand tools; ability to screen dirt and sediment; routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds; ability to work on uneven ground surfaces and within small excavations. May need to work at rural and remote sites and travel by small fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may be split between the field and office. Field work is performed outdoors during year-round weather conditions. Work ranges from high-density urban to extremely remote settings. Individuals must be prepared to adapt quickly from one extreme to the other. In the field: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to moderately loud due to the proximity to construction sites and related equipment. In the office: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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