Architectural Historian

Dutton + Associates, LLC (D+A), a Timmons Group company, is seeking a full time Architectural Historian for our Cultural Resources Group located in our Richmond, VA office location. Responsibilities of this position will include conducting archival and historical research, architectural field survey, writing resource descriptions and making evaluations of National Register eligibility, preparing architectural inventory forms, assessing effects to historic properties in accordance with state and federal guidance, and contributing to and authoring project compliance survey reports. The position has the flexibility to be hybrid. Some regional overnight travel is expected.

Job responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Conduct primary archival and historical research;
• Perform field survey and documentation of historic buildings, structures, districts and battlefields;
• Assemble historic resource site file forms, site maps, and photographs;
• Evaluate historic and architectural resources for eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places;
• Conduct impacts/effects assessments in accordance with state and federal guidance;
• Contribute to and author project compliance reports, National Register nominations, and other cultural resource documents as needed;
• Perform other duties as required.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• M.A. in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field from a recognized program (candidates with a B.A. and at least two years of direct experience will be considered);
• Minimum of two years’ prior experience in Cultural Resource Management;
• Experience and working knowledge of Section 106 (NHPA) and other laws that govern cultural resources;
• Possess a strong working knowledge of American architectural types and styles;
• Ability to demonstrate strong writing and verbal communications skills with other members of the team, clients, and the public;
• Ability to demonstrate organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to work on simultaneous tasks while meeting project deadlines and adhering to project budgets;
• Ability to work both independently as well as collaborate on a team;
• Possess a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to read and navigate maps;
• Ability to travel overnight, as needed, for fieldwork;