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Texas Historical Commission · 2 months ago

THC - Project Reviewer, Courthouse Preservation Program (Environmental Protection Specialist III/IV or Architect I/II) 26-20)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,040/mo - $5,775/mo

2+ years exp

The Texas Historical Commission is dedicated to preserving and protecting historic courthouses across Texas. They are seeking a Project Reviewer for the Courthouse Preservation Program, responsible for providing technical assistance and project reviews, ensuring compliance with preservation standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders on preservation practices.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a project reviewer for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP). Administer grant-funded construction and planning projects for compliance with the program statute, rules, and grant manual

Review proposals for changes to historic courthouses for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties under the state laws protecting courthouses, the Antiquities Code of Texas, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) designation, and preservation easements

Review and comment on preservation master plans, historic structures reports, paint and finish analyses, structural assessments, project completion reports, and grant applications. Use these documents to inform courthouse preservation project review with a primary focus on Restoration Treatment under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards

Perform detailed review of and recommend changes as necessary to architectural plans and specifications at schematic design, design development, 60%, and 95% construction document phases to comply with the program standards and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

Review hazardous materials assessments and understand state laws regarding hazardous materials treatment as related to preserving historic fabric

Review and request changes when necessary to structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs/drawings as they impact the architectural drawings and historic architecture

Understand the International Building Code, International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association, and the Texas Accessibility Standards and apply them to historic buildings to minimize the impact on historic elements and materials while meeting compliance

Prepare conceptual designs as part of the review of architectural plans & specifications

Review and recommend changes to value engineering proposals

Review construction budgets and owner/architect/contractor contracts

Work with the project team to meet the project budget and schedule

Review and recommend changes as necessary to ASIs, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, mock-ups, samples, and progress meeting minutes during construction

Attend and participate in monthly on-site progress meetings for grant-funded construction projects

Meet regularly with elected officials, owner representatives, project architect(s), contractors, and subcontractors on site and provide guidance on construction solutions as they impact historic building materials and architecture

Review and provide comments on attachments to grant contracts, preservation easements, and grant fund reimbursement requests

Track building conditions and cyclical maintenance activities on restored courthouses, including those protected by preservation easements

Provide technical guidance on the treatment of building elements and materials for courthouse preservation, repair, and maintenance

Perform research using historic photographs and documents, including on-site investigations, as part of the courthouse preservation planning process. Research historic construction and finish materials

Develop and conduct training sessions to educate county facilities managers and county officials on best practices for courthouse preservation and facility management

Work with the program specialist to process grant paperwork for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP) and maintain site visit reports, work logs, digital project files, and program databases

Present programmatic information to agency staff, architects/consultants, property owners, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the general public

Work collaboratively with staff from THC’s Communications Division, History Programs Division, Archeology Division, and the Community Heritage Development Division

Adhere to an established work schedule with regular attendance

Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Architecture degreeHistoric preservation experienceSecretary of the Interior's StandardsConstruction administrationPublic speaking skillsTechnical writing skillsCustomer service skillsResearch skillsJudgmentDiscretionCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaborationAttention to detailTime managementConfidentiality

Required

Graduation with a degree in architecture or a closely related field from an NAAB-accredited college or university (or a comparable, internationally accredited professional architecture degree) with coursework in historic preservation

Minimum two years' full-time professional experience in architecture, including production or review of construction drawings and specifications; coordination of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings; and construction administration

Minimum two years' full-time professional experience in historic preservation, including review or creation of detailed investigations of historic structures, historic architectural research, and production or review of construction drawings and specifications for preservation projects OR a graduate degree or certificate in historic preservation

Experience with in-depth application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties

Demonstrated public speaking and writing skills

Ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure

Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive a state vehicle

Availability to travel up to the required 30% of the work period

Preferred

Five or more years of full-time professional experience in the fields of architecture and historic preservation, including in-depth administration of historic restoration planning and construction projects

Graduate degree in architecture, historic preservation, preservation planning, or a closely related field with coursework in preservation technology and/or materials conservation

Experience administering commercial-scale construction projects

Experience applying best practices in historic facility maintenance

Experience applying local, state, and federal laws related to the protection of historic structures

Experience working in partnership with elected and appointed officials

Experience in regulatory review related to easement monitoring and management

Experience in records management for large programs or organizations