Historic Preservation Senior Architect / Historic Preservation Lead
Hybrid | Baltimore, MD
A nationally recognized architecture and design firm is seeking a senior Historic Preservation professional to join an established and highly respected preservation practice with a clear pathway toward future practice leadership.
For more than four decades, Historic Preservation has been a cornerstone of the firm's work, with projects spanning landmark restorations, adaptive reuse initiatives, preservation planning, campus heritage projects, and historically significant civic, cultural, and institutional buildings. Following the retirement of the longtime leader who built and guided the practice, the firm is seeking the next generation of leadership to help carry that legacy forward.
This is not a replacement in the traditional sense. Rather, the firm is looking for a talented preservation architect who is eager to step into a larger leadership role over time, working closely with senior leadership while gradually assuming greater responsibility for practice growth, client development, and strategic direction.
What You'll Do
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Lead and deliver complex Historic Preservation and adaptive reuse projects from planning through construction.
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Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, preservation boards, public agencies, universities, and institutional stakeholders.
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Collaborate with firm leadership on the continued growth and evolution of the Historic Preservation practice.
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Mentor and develop junior architects and emerging preservation professionals.
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Support business development efforts, proposal pursuits, and client relationship management.
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Guide preservation strategies, restoration approaches, and regulatory approvals for historically significant structures.
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Contribute to long-term practice planning and market positioning.
What We're Looking For
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10+ years of experience in Historic Preservation, restoration, adaptive reuse, or related architectural practice.
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Professional degree in Architecture and licensure preferred.
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Strong understanding of preservation standards, restoration methodologies, and regulatory processes.
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Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.
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Interest in business development and growing a market sector.
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Passion for preserving historic environments while helping shape their future use and relevance.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Opportunities to inherit and help lead an established Historic Preservation practice are exceptionally rare. Rather than joining a team as another project architect, this role offers the chance to become part of a long-term succession strategy within one of the country's most respected preservation programs.
The firm has spent decades building a reputation in the preservation community and maintains strong relationships with universities, public agencies, cultural institutions, and private clients. The incoming leader will benefit from an existing project portfolio, established client base, and mentorship from firm leadership while gaining exposure to the business and strategic aspects of running a practice.
The organization is 100% employee-owned, creating a culture where employees share directly in the firm's success through profit sharing, ownership opportunities, and long-term wealth creation. For someone passionate about Historic Preservation and interested in expanding their influence beyond project delivery, this represents a unique opportunity to help shape both a practice and a legacy.
