SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. Since 1993, we have completed more than 4,500 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 36 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, we harness the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people we serve.
SEARCH has an immediate opening for an experienced Architectural Historian to join our Architectural History division. The position requires that candidates be able to provide expertise regarding the research, regulatory, and permitting requirements at the state, regional, and federal levels, and for various markets. This position can be based out of any of SEARCH’s offices or be remote.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise regarding the research, regulatory, and permitting requirements at the state, regional, and federal levels, and for various markets.
- Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, and project schedules.
- Prepare research designs and build research teams.
- Coordinate with the logistics team for each project’s scheduling, travel, fleet, and equipment requirements.
- Recommend and deploy state-of-the-art technology and methodology.
- Oversee research, fieldwork, data analysis, report preparation, and other tasks to ensure that the research goals, budgets, schedules, and contract requirements of each projects are met.
- Serve as the primary author and researcher on technical reports.
- Provide quality control and peer review.
- Develop a Health & Safety plan for each project and ensure that it is updated as needed, understood by project staff, and followed.
- Maintain the highest professional standards.
- Maintain strong project team relationships.
- Develop and manage agency and client relationships.
- Train and mentor staff.
- Communicate project developments to the project team, company leadership, and clients.
- Work with SEARCH’s technical and creative teams to ensure that SEARCH reports and all deliverables set the standard for excellence, accuracy, and interest in our field.
- Ensure research quality, research integrity, and original authorship of all project deliverables.
- Prepare research articles, papers, and presentations for academic and industry venues.
- Maintain a wide network of professionals, subcontractors, vendors, and researchers.
- Participate in and lead social media, digital media, and other marketing and public outreach campaigns.
- Understand and adhere to the SEARCH brand guidelines, SEARCH Style Guide, SEARCH Fieldwork Guide, SEARCH Project Management Manual, and the SEARCH Employee Manual, and encourage others to do the same.