Preservation Manager, North Region
Description:
Location: Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine Description: The preservation manager, north region, is responsible for overseeing preservation, maintenance and capital improvements of structures and landscapes at the twelve historic properties owned by Historic New England in New Hampshire and Maine. This position is based at the Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine. The position requires regular travel to Historic New England properties. Historic New England has been a leader in establishing preservation philosophy, standards and methods, and continues to provide models of historic preservation for preservation professionals, organizations and the public. The preservation manager is the keeper of the Historic New England philosophy as it is applied to the preservation and maintenance of the sites under his/her management and follows the standards for care established by the property care team. The preservation manager will establish and sustain a thorough understanding of each historic resource, will develop budgets, work plans and contract out needed preservation, capital improvements or maintenance work, will document all phases of work, and will demonstrate in all actions a commitment to long-term preservation and excellent maintenance of Historic New England historic resources. Respond to emergencies at the sites as required.
Location: Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine Description: The preservation manager, north region, is responsible for overseeing preservation, maintenance and capital improvements of structures and landscapes at the twelve historic properties owned by Historic New England in New Hampshire and Maine. This position is based at the Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine. The position requires regular travel to Historic New England properties. Historic New England has been a leader in establishing preservation philosophy, standards and methods, and continues to provide models of historic preservation for preservation professionals, organizations and the public. The preservation manager is the keeper of the Historic New England philosophy as it is applied to the preservation and maintenance of the sites under his/her management and follows the standards for care established by the property care team. The preservation manager will establish and sustain a thorough understanding of each historic resource, will develop budgets, work plans and contract out needed preservation, capital improvements or maintenance work, will document all phases of work, and will demonstrate in all actions a commitment to long-term preservation and excellent maintenance of Historic New England historic resources. Respond to emergencies at the sites as required.
| The preservation manager works closely with collections staff and the historic site managers who manage day-to-day operation of the properties. Responsibilities include writing contract specifications, scopes of work, or requests for proposals for outside consultants; coordinates the bidding process; selects contractor(s); oversees and documents repair and maintenance work; approves contractor work; approves and processes contract payments. Supervises and/or coordinates Historic New England internal preservation work and outside contractor work at the sites. Writes treatment plans and completion reports for all work undertaken at the sites. Develops and maintains a list of preservation, capital improvement and maintenance needs for assigned properties and proposes prioritized annual work plan of projects for assigned properties. Develops budgets for preservation and maintenance work proposed for the sites. Works on grant proposals and funding requests as necessary. Regularly surveys properties to ensure a full understanding of property needs and issues and documents existing conditions at the sites and researches preservation issues related to the work to be done. Researches the historic record of a site to understand past preservation practices, needs and alternatives. |
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in historic preservation, architecture, engineering, conservation or a related field and at least two years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of job-related experience; or 6 years of job-related experience under the supervision of a preservation professional. Requires fully competent computer skills including skilled use of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet functions, internet research, e-mail, and digital photography. Must be able to operate effectively in a team environment, where communication within and among the teams is essential to success. Ability to interact and communicate orally and in writing is essential. Requires problem solving skills and ability to effectively plan and implement work processes to complete tasks according to schedule. Requires a valid driver’s license and a means of transportation. Preferred qualifications include experience with facility management, project management, HVAC, other mechanical systems and security equipment desirable. Weekend and evening work periodically required through planned activities or due to emergency response. This position regularly involves talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. The position also involves lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must apply manual dexterity in combination with eye-hand coordination such as basic keyboarding, operation of basic hand tools, and/or handling of objects. The employee in this position is exposed to weather extremes. The visual demands of the position require regularly reading documents for general understanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Master’s degree in historic preservation, architecture, engineering, conservation or a related field and at least two years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of job-related experience; or 6 years of job-related experience under the supervision of a preservation professional. Requires fully competent computer skills including skilled use of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet functions, internet research, e-mail, and digital photography. Must be able to operate effectively in a team environment, where communication within and among the teams is essential to success. Ability to interact and communicate orally and in writing is essential. Requires problem solving skills and ability to effectively plan and implement work processes to complete tasks according to schedule. Requires a valid driver’s license and a means of transportation. Preferred qualifications include experience with facility management, project management, HVAC, other mechanical systems and security equipment desirable. Weekend and evening work periodically required through planned activities or due to emergency response. This position regularly involves talking, hearing, sitting, standing, walking, and bending/stooping. The position also involves lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must apply manual dexterity in combination with eye-hand coordination such as basic keyboarding, operation of basic hand tools, and/or handling of objects. The employee in this position is exposed to weather extremes. The visual demands of the position require regularly reading documents for general understanding. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
How To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to Jobs@HistoricNewEngland.org.
Please send resume and cover letter to Jobs@HistoricNewEngland.org.
Apply by:
September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015
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