Position: Architectural Conservator/Restoration Architect
Location: Building Conservation Associates, Inc.
New England – Newton Centre, Massachusetts
Building Conservation Associates, Inc. (BCA) is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in architectural materials conservation and historic preservation. Over the course of 30 years in business, BCA has documented, assessed and assisted in the preservation of hundreds of historic buildings, the majority of which are on the National Register of Historic Places. BCA’s staff includes building and object conservators, preservation architects, historic preservationists, scientists, historians and preservation planners. With its headquarters in New York City and regional offices in New England (Newton Centre, Massachusetts) and Philadelphia, BCA works on projects throughout the United States. The position advertised is in the New England office.
The Architectural Conservator or Restoration Architect will be responsible for providing a full range of services related to the documentation, assessment and conservation of historic buildings. Services will include: historical research, field investigation, materials testing, report writing, preparation of construction documents (drawings and specifications), and construction project monitoring. 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 and Preservation Plans). Willingness to travel within New England essential, as the work of the office spans all of the New England states.
Candidates applying for this position should have a graduate level degree in architecture or historic preservation with a concentration in architectural conservation. They should also have at least 3 years of related experience. Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD is required. BCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Interested individuals should email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Lisa Howe, Director, at lhowe@bcausa.com.