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Architectural Historian

Cushing Terrell
Kalispell, MT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2025

Position Description

Experienced Architectural Historian to support our growing body of historic preservation work. In this role you will be undertaking reconnaissance and intensive surveys as well as the primary, secondary, desktop, and archival research that aids the synthesis of historical information. Draft technical reports or narratives required to inform/complete various types of historical assessments from National Register Nominations to determining significance and assessing effects as part of the Section 106 Process, etc. You will be working directly with our Manager of Historic Preservation on a wide variety of projects across the US. You will also be responsible for establishing Cushing Terrell’s historic preservation presence in your local community and building new lines of business.

Position Salary Range*

The expected salary range for this position is $70,000 to $96,000 annually.

Required Qualifications**

  • Master's degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, or closely related, from an ABET-accredited school.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
  • 8-10 years’ experience in historic preservation
  • At least two years of full-time experience in research, writing, and developing historic contexts.

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Position Responsibilities***

  • Well versed Architectural Historian
  • Support Manager of Historic Preservation in preparing Proposals, writing reports, and research
  • Have established relationships with local SHPO and local historic preservation community.
  • Represent Cushing Terrell within local community.
  • Provide an out-of-this-world experience for our clients that cannot be replicated anywhere else

Working at Cushing Terrell

Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.

Why Cushing Terrell

At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first-of-their kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”

Together, we find joy in uncovering imaginative solutions for the people who work here, the people we work for, and the planet as a whole.

We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team. View our Employee Benefits Guide for more information.

Things to Note

  • Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.

**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.

Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Contact 406.248.7455 if you require assistance or accommodation during the employment application process.

Note to recruitment agencies: Cushing Terrell does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Cushing Terrell without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Cushing Terrell.

Salary : $70,000 - $96,000

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