Architectural Historian

Chloeta is hiring an Architectural Historian that brings expertise in historical architecture, preservation techniques, research methodologies and identifies, evaluates, and documents historic structures and landscapes, and providing recommendations for their preservation, restoration, or adaptive reuse on cultural resource projects.Supervisory Responsibilities: No Duty Station: Remote; Virtual Travel: Up to 10%, Contingent upon business needs Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssists with preparation of Level II HABS reports including photographs, plans, drawings, history, and historic contextConducts historical research on architectural styles, construction techniques, and historical contexts related to project sites.Evaluates the historical significance of architectural resources in accordance with local, state, and national criteria for historic designation.Collaborates with project teams to integrate preservation strategies into project planning and execution.Advises on the restoration, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse of historic structures, ensuring compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.Stays informed of developments in architectural preservation, conservation techniques, and regulatory changes affecting cultural resource management.This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the contractor. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.Required Skills/AbilitiesUnderstanding of architectural styles, construction techniques, historical contexts, and preservation theories. This includes familiarity with the evolution of architectural trends and the ability to identify and categorize historical periods and styles.Proficiency in conducting historical research using various sources, including archives, libraries, and digital databases. Ability to analyze and synthesize information from diverse sources to draw conclusions about the historical significance and context of architectural resources.Skilled in documenting historic properties and landscapes through written reports, architectural drawings, and photographs. This includes the ability to create detailed and accurate descriptions of buildings' physical appearances and conditions.Knowledge of preservation planning principles and practices, including the ability to recommend appropriate treatments for historic properties, such as restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse.

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