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 🔗Director – BCA NY Office

  • Full Time
  • New York, NY
  • $120,000-$130,000/- USD / Year
  • Job Summary: The Director serves as the primary operational and business development leader for BCA's NY office. It is a key, senior staff position responsible for developing business, leading a diverse team of preservation practitioners and directing projects.
  • Job Qualifications:

    For the Director position, BCA seeks an experienced preservation professional who is skilled at leading teams and projects, and who is also enthusiastic about pursuing new business opportunities and growing client relationships.

    Primary responsibilities include pursuing new work and proposal development; managing existing clients and fostering new clients; and leading teams for often complex restoration and preservation planning projects. The Director is also responsible for managing BCA’s technical staff in the New York office.

    Candidates applying for this position should have the following qualifications:

    – Master’s Degree in Historic Preservation.

    – A minimum of 10 years of experience in the preservation field. Because of the wide range of work that BCA undertakes, experience and capabilities in both architectural conservation and historic preservation planning is highly desirable.

    – A strong interest in and experience with developing new client relationships, pursuing work and writing proposals.

    – Exceptional skill in managing people and projects.

    – Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with individuals with different understandings of preservation including property owners, non-profits, and government entities as well as other design professionals including architects, engineers, and contractors.

    – Knowledge of historic preservation methods, procedures, and the ability to interpret and implement the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.

    – Understanding of federal and local preservation ordinances and processes including NYC Landmarks.

    – Demonstrated involvement in professional organizations including conference presentations, board memberships, volunteering, etc.

     

  • How to Apply:

    Interested individuals should email a resume and cover letter to Dorothy Krotzer, President, at dkrotzer@bcausa.com. Candidates possessing the requisite qualifications will be invited to participate in an interview and those interviewed will be required to provide three references.

  • Job benefits: Health Insurance; 401k (after one year employment) ; Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage; Paid Time off and Paid Holidays; Professional development opportunities
  • Contact Name: Dorothy Krotzer
  • Application Email: dkrotzer@bcausa.com
  • New York, NY, USA

Website Building Conservation Associates, Inc.

BCA is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in architectural materials conservation and historic preservation, with a significant project portfolio that includes historic landmarks throughout the United States and abroad. BCA just celebrated its 40th year in business, making it one of the longest established firms of its kind in the country. BCA offers a wide range of technical services related to the documentation, assessment, and conservation of historic buildings, including: historical research; preservation planning and regulatory compliance; field investigations; conditions assessments; materials analysis; preparation of construction documents; and construction phase services. BCA’s work culture is centered on professionalism and dedication to producing high-quality work. The small firm size cultivates a collaborative and collegial team spirit within each regional office and across the entire company.

BCA is seeking a Director for its New York office. This is a full-time position based in New York City, with project work throughout the tri-state region. The Director serves as the primary operational and business development leader for the New York office.

The Director of BCA’s New York Office is a key, senior staff position within BCA responsible for developing business, leading a diverse team of preservation and conservation practitioners, and directing projects. The Director reports to the President of BCA and will engage with other firm leaders to help drive its future.

Benefits

All NCPE interns received an hourly stipend, the rate is listed at each position description. Additionally, interns receive paid time off (PTO), paid Federal holidays if working full-time, and access to NCPE's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for career and personal counseling, coaching, and referrals. Project sites may also offer a housing allowance and/or commuting stipend; this information is also listed in the description or offered during the interview.

Eligible NCPE interns who successfully complete their internships may count their position towards earning a Public Land Corps (PLC) Non-Competitive Hiring Authority certificate. To be eligible to earn a PLC certificate, an intern must be 30 years old or younger (or 35 if a veteran). Once earned, the PLC hiring authority certificate may be used to apply for eligible Federal temporary, term, or permanent positions. Successful completion of a NCPE internship does not guarantee Federal employment. Contact manager@preservenet.org for more details.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be
*at least 18 years old;
*no older than 30 years of age (or 35 years if a Veteran) when beginning the internship; applicants who are 31 or older (or 36 or older if a Veteran) are not eligible;
*currently enrolled in a degree-seeking academic program at the college level (or recently graduated within the past 12 months)
*be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.

Interns are not allowed to work more than 1200 hours total in the program; previous interns must stay within this overall limit. The length of an internship can vary from 10 to 30 weeks if full-time (40 hours per week) or longer if on a part-time schedule. If selected, the exact starting date will be determined by you and the NPS supervisor. The stipend rate is $17.00 per hour unless otherwise listed.

The successful candidate is responsible for finding and paying for travel to and housing at the internship location; some exceptions apply. The supervising office may be able to assist in locating housing but it is ultimately up to the individual accepting the internship to find accommodation.

The National Council requires all interns working in-person at Federal facilities and/or with Federal employees receive the Covid-19 vaccination. Please be advised that you may also be required to wear a mask, depending on the protocols adopted by your work site. Also be aware that, due to Government-wide security requirements, a background check will be required if you are selected for a position. This will include providing information about recent housing and employment history. The position supervisor will have more information about these requirements and procedures at the time of hiring. You may direct any questions to NCPE's Internship Program Director, Julee Johnson, at manager@preservenet.org.

Please note that interns are not NCPE or NPS employees. Stipends are academic awards and taxes are not withheld, nor are social security contributions made on your behalf. These funds may be taxable, however, so consult a tax preparation professional if you have questions.

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