Building Conservation Associates, Inc. (BCA) seeks an Architectural
Conservator/Historic Preservationist to join the technical staff in our Alexandria, Virginia office.
The Architectural Conservator/Historic Preservationist will be responsible for providing a full range of services related to the documentation, assessment, and conservation of historic buildings including: historical research, field investigation, field and laboratory materials testing, report writing, preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction phase services. Prior experience with historic paint analysis is desirable, as is an interest in and experience with historic preservation planning projects (e.g., Historic Structure Reports, preservation plans, and Section 106 consulting).
Candidates applying for this position should have a graduate level degree in historic preservation with a concentration in architectural conservation. They should also have a minimum of 2-3 years of related experience and a working knowledge about the conservation and treatment of a wide range of historic building materials. Demonstrable proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud is required.
A successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be comfortable working at heights in an outdoor environment. A willingness to travel is essential, as work of this BCA office includes projects throughout the country. Occasional travel to use the Philadelphia office’s laboratory will also be required. This position will employ a hybrid office/remote work plan.
BCA is a nationally-recognized consulting firm specialized in architectural materials conservation and historic preservation. BCA is headquartered in New York City and has regional offices in Newton Centre, Massachusetts; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Alexandria, Virginia; and Detroit, Michigan.
BCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Interested individuals should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample of sole authorship to Kevin Wohlgemuth, Associate Conservator (kwohlgemuth@bcausa.com) and Dorothy Krotzer, Director (dkrotzer@bcausa.com).