Historic Restoration Conservator

The Tradesmen Group, LLC, headquartered in Plain City, Ohio,is seeking a highly qualified and self-motivated Conservator, who is passionate about historic restoration, to join our team. Candidate must have a Masters degree in Historic Preservation, Conservation or related field and demonstrated experience working on materials conservation projects. Must be willing to travel.

Proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP), TTG specializes in the rehabilitation and restoration of significant structures throughout the eastern half of the United States, with offices/yards serving Washington DC, Nashville TN and Savannah GA. As a full-service building rehabilitation/restoration company, TTG self-performs multiple trades including all aspects of historic masonry restoration, roofing, architectural metals, carpentry, painting & more.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Willingness to travel for extended periods to various project sites throughout the United States.

· Performs field condition assessments on a variety of architectural and artistic materials.

· Investigates modes of material deterioration and documents observations in written, photographic, and digital formats.

· Collaborates in company development of conservation treatment programs.

· Prepares condition reports, treatment reports, and maintenance programs.

· Organizes company resources, staffing, and technology required to successfully execute conservation scopes of work.

· Oversees and conducts hands-on implementation of conservation scopes of work on projects in accordance with project specifications and professional standards.

· Assists in the development of project submittals for conservation scopes of work.

· Attend project pre-construction & progress meetings (virtual and in-person)

· Actively collaborates with project management team, site personnel, clients, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed according to project specification, schedule, and budget.

· Provides timely reporting to project management team on scope progress, schedule estimates, and project conditions.

· Assists in the development of project schedules, including master baseline schedules and two-week-ahead schedule for conservation scopes of work.

· Assists in the development of project submittals per project specifications and drawings as well as RFI and Change Order Requests and other administration for conservation scopes of work.

Position Requirements:
· Master’s degree in Historic Preservation, Conservation, or related field.

· Minimum three years of demonstrated experience implementing materials conservation projects.

· Holds Professional designation with the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) or is eligible for application during first year of employment

· Comfortable working outside at heights on scaffolding or aerial lifts.

Check us out at www.tradesmengroup.com

Proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company ESOP

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Overtime pay

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities

Work Location: In person

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