Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Terracon is seeking a full-time Historic Resources Professional/Group Manager at an office location within Texas. The successful candidate must possess a master’s degree or above and have 10+ years of experience in cultural resources management and historic preservation.
Terracon is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting engineering firm providing quality services to clients. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in Environmental, Facilities, Geotechnical, and Engineering Services.

Over its history, Terracon has achieved significant expansion through both internal growth and acquisitions. Terracon currently has more than 6,000 employees and provides services in all 50 states. Terracon’s growth is due to dedicated employee owners who are responsive to clients, provide quality services, and take advantage of opportunities in the marketplace. By combining our national resources with specific local area expertise, we consistently overcome obstacles and deliver the results our clients expect.


Terracon’s cultural resources management services are part of the Environmental Planning Practice Group and focus on compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) as well as applicable state and local regulations. The architectural historian position involves desktop / literature reviews, field surveys, and consultation with State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs) under Section 106 of the NHPA. The position requires evaluation of historic properties for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility. Understanding of the regulatory framework for architectural evaluation of standing structures is essential. Must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s qualifications as a Principal Investigator (PI) for Architectural History and/or History. The position requires consultations with federal agencies, state agencies, possibly tribal groups, municipalities, and other stakeholders. The individual will be expected to fill a leadership role in helping to develop and grow Terracon’s cultural resources business unit through preparation of proposals and statements of qualifications, presentations to clients, active engagement in professional networking activities, mentoring younger professional staff, and helping Terracon meet its financial growth and project performance objectives.

The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team including archaeologists, architectural historians, historians, historic preservationists, conservationists, environmental scientists and engineers and geotechnical professionals. The qualified candidate will have strong technical writing capabilities, must be able to write at a professional level, and present ideas in a well-thought-out and comprehensive manner. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual with strong communication and practical experience to excel in a team environment.

Essential Role and Responsibilities:Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report safety challenges or concerns to management.Be responsible for maintaining quality standards, budgets and meet deadlines on projects. This includes adherence to Terracon’s quality processes and requirements for document quality control reviews.Prepare survey reports, resources recording forms, research designs, and other technical documents.Oversee field research, data collection, inventory, analysis, and final report production.Remain current with agency protocol for conducting federal-level cultural resources work. Be able to determine the level of effort for non-federal work nationally.Maintain good working relationships with state and federal agency contacts and clients.Develop budgets, proposals, and statements of qualification.Serve as a mentor and manager for junior- and mid-level historic resources practitionersMay oversee work performed by lower-level scientists/engineers, technicians, and subconsultants.Develop professional relationships with existing and prospective clients.Other duties as assigned by the Texas Division Environmental Planning Program Manager.
Requirements:A graduate degree in architectural history, history, historic preservation, or a closely related field10+ years related experienceValid driver’s license with acceptable violation historyCandidate must provide research examples and writing examples
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.