Historic Preservation- Project Manager
30 days ago
West Palm Beach
Job Description REG Architects: We are in the center of West Palm Beach's thriving downtown, two blocks from Brightline and six blocks from Tri-Rail! REG Architects is an award-winning architecture firm with over 38 years of experience in architecture, historic preservation, interior design, community planning, educational, municipal, residential, mix-use and commercial development. Our team is multigenerational with a multicultural studio environment, which is collaborative in nature and nurtures creativity with an emphasis on problem solving and exchanging of ideas. We have a great family and team-oriented work environment with great opportunities for growth. Responsibilities: • Serve as Project Manager for historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects from concept through construction administration. Projects may be located throughout the State of Florida., • Lead coordination with potential ACHP, SHPO, local Historic Preservation Boards, planning departments, and review agencies., • Manage projects involving National Register listed properties, contributing resources, and locally designated historic structures and neighborhoods., • Oversee preparation of historic documentation, including conditions assessments, preservation plans, and scope narratives., • Guide design teams to ensure compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, as well as other State and/or Local historic preservation requirement as applicable to specific projects., • Manage client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor on preservation strategy including support for grant-funded projects, tax credit coordination, or phased funding strategies., • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and staffing plans, with a focus on risk management for historic projects., • Lead agency presentations, public hearings, and community meetings as required., • Provide technical oversight for renovation details, materials, and restoration methodologies., • Review construction documents for preservation compliance and constructability., • Support during construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, site visits, and field observations for historic work., • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Historic Preservation from an NCARB accredited University/program., • 10+ years of professional experience in architecture, with a strong focus on historic preservation, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects., • Demonstrated expertise working with historic regulatory agencies, including SHPO, local Historic Preservation Boards, and planning departments., • In-depth knowledge of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and their application in real-world projects., • Experience managing projects involving National Register listed properties, contributing resources, or locally designated historic structures., • Strong understanding of historic Florida construction methods, materials, and restoration techniques., • Comprehensive knowledge of Florida Building Codes and the permitting process., • Comfort presenting to clients, public boards, review committees, and community stakeholders., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent organization, detail-oriented, and self-motivation skills., • Excellent team skills and abilities to collaborate with staff, consultants, and others., • Hand sketching of ideas and concepts is a plus., • 3D Software: REVIT experience required., • 2D Software: Adobe products (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)., • Lumion and/or Enscape is a plus., • Bluebeam is a plus., • Salary dependent on level of degree and work experience., • Paid Holidays, sick time, vacation time, and parking provided., • Medical, dental and vision insurance available., • 401K Plan available. You must have U.S. work authorization card to be employed at our firm. Please send resume and Portfolio Link or PDF to: For more information about our exciting workplace and innovative work, please visit us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our website: