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Senior Project Manager (Architectural Historian) – Cranbury, NJ or Philadelphia, PA

Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. (RGA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Principal Senior Architectural Historian to be based out of its Cranbury, New Jersey or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office. This position can be based remotely; however, applicants should be available to travel to project sites in the NJ/PA area as necessary for site visits and fieldwork duties. Prior work experience in the mid-Atlantic/Northeast is preferred but not required. The successful candidate should have at least 8 years’ experience, meet the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural Historians/Historians (36CFR61), and have a Master’s Degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field. Experience with federal and state cultural resource management regulations, including a good working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106, is required.

Responsibilities include managing complex cultural resources surveys overseeing multiple staff members, conducting detailed primary and secondary source historical research, technical report writing, proposal development, National Register evaluations, HABS/HAER documentation, and review of similar deliverables produced by architectural historians, among others. Familiarity with the regional history and the cultural and built environment of the Mid-Atlantic is desirable. The ability to conduct intensive archival research (i.e. using deeds, census records, etc.) and to write clear, cogent, and thorough historic contexts is a must. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and have the ability to manage priorities and meet project deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with review and regulatory agencies, including various SHPOs and federal and state agencies.
• Direct, plan, organize, and manage historic architectural surveys.
• Supervise project architectural historians and principal investigators on multiple complex projects.
• Review and edit historic architectural survey reports, including technical writing.
• Communicate with clients on survey progress and results, ensuring that projects are performed within budget, in accordance with project schedules, and following federal and state review agency guidelines.
• Management of all aspects of cultural resource projects, including proposal and budget development, technical report review, and staff management.

RGA is committed to leadership development and is willing to train the right candidate for this position.

Qualified applicants should possess:

• MA/MS or Ph.D. degree in History, Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related field.
• Experience with the architecture and history of the mid-Atlantic/Northeast region (preferred).
• At least 8 years of experience as a Principal Investigator.
• Diverse project management experience on small and large project types.
• Experience with various regional, state, and federal cultural resource management regulations, including a good working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106.
• Detailed, working knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and the National Park Service’s guidelines for completing HABS/HAER/HALS documentation projects.
• Ability to prepare technical and cost proposals.
• Technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Collegiality in working with archaeologists and historians as part of a team environment.

This full-time position includes a competitive pay and benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Salary range for this position ranges from $62,000 to $75,000 and is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

To be considered for this opportunity, please email a cover letter, a copy of a current CV (or resume) detailing education and work experience, and a writing sample (3-5 pages) to:

Alice Domm, President
[email protected]

Senior Archaeologist – Philadelphia or New Jersey

Richard Grubb and Associates, Inc. (RGA) is seeking a Senior Archaeologist to be based out of its Cranbury, NJ or Philadelphia, PA office. This position can be based remotely at this time due to COVID-19 but applicants should be in a commuting distance to sites in Delaware, Southern/Eastern PA, and New Jersey for site visits as needed. Prior work experience in the mid-Atlantic is preferred but not required.

Senior Archaeologist responsibilities include:

• Coordination with review agencies including various SHPO, federal and state agencies.
• Direct, plan, organize, and manage archaeological surveys, site recordation, monitoring, and other duties in operational regions
• Supervise field directors for phase I, II and III archaeological surveys
• Prepare archaeological survey reports, including technical writing.
• Working within a budget and in accordance with project schedules.
• Working with sub-consultants and reviewing their results.
• Communication with clients, including state agencies

Qualified applicants must possess:

• MA/MS or Ph.D. degree in Archaeology, Anthropology or related field.
• Experience with the archaeology, prehistory, history and ethnohistory of the mid-Atlantic region (preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a principal investigator or with technical report preparation experience
• Experience with various regional, state, and federal cultural resource management regulations, including a good working knowledge of NEPA and Section 106.
• Technical writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Collegiality in working with architectural historians and historians as part of a team environment.
• Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) designation is preferred.
• Ability to prepare technical and cost proposals a plus 

This is a full-time position and compensation includes a complete benefits package. Salary is dependent upon qualifications.

If you wish to be considered for this excellent opportunity, please email a cover letter and a copy of a current CV (or resume) detailing education and work experience as soon as possible to:

Alice Domm, President
[email protected]

Archaeological Field Director – Tennessee

Richard Grubb & Associates (RGA) is seeking an archaeological field director for its Tennessee Branch Office in Nashville. Applicants should be available to travel daily to project sites as necessary for fieldwork duties. Projects will be located primarily in Tennessee and the Mid-South region, but also in other parts of the U.S. and its territories. Prior work experience in Tennessee and the Mid-South region is preferred but not required.

Archaeological Field Director responsibilities include:

• Plan, organize, and manage archaeological surveys, site recordation, monitoring, and other fieldwork duties
• Supervise crews on a day-to-day basis in all phases of a project
• Communicate with project managers to ensure that projects are performed within budget and meet project schedules
• Review and maintain quality control of all field data
• Author technical reports under the guidance of the Principal Investigator

Qualified applicants must possess:

• Master’s degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or closely related field
• Communication and problem-solving skills
• At least two years of experience in Cultural Resources Management
• Experience in evaluating pre-contact and historic artifacts and features
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Experience using a Trimble Geo7x is preferred

This is a full-time position and compensation includes a complete benefits package. Salary is expected to be in the $45-50,000 range. The position would be based at the Nashville office with the option for a hybrid work schedule. 

To be considered for this opportunity, please email a cover letter and resume/CV detailing education and work experience to:

Kate McKinney, Principal Investigator
[email protected]