Architectural Historian (mid-level)

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Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a motivated and dynamic mid-level architectural historian to support our Cultural Resources Team and clients located in the greater Nashville, Tennessee 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. Your Key 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
• Projects will vary in size, scope, and complexity and will be conducted in close coordination and under the supervision of senior-level staff
• Assisting with regional business development
• Qualified applicants should be able to demonstrate good leadership and judgement qualities, strong technical skills, good communication skills, and feel comfortable making technical decisions in the field. The preferred candidate also should demonstrate a desire for growth and new skill development.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• 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 (initiate, identify, assess effects, and resolve adverse effects)
• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. About Stantec Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. \#StayInquisitive

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a 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 and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements Primary Location: United States | TN | Nashville Other Locations: United States | TN Organization: BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: New Position Travel: No Schedule: Full time Job Posting: 26/08/2026 02:08:15 Req ID: 1007404 \#additional

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