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WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Architectural Historian to join our Reno, NV or Seattle, WA office.
The Assistant Vice President, Architectural Historian will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise within WSP’s Cultural Resources practice. This role is responsible for advancing historic preservation and architectural history services, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, successful project delivery, and business growth. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and support the continued expansion of WSP’s cultural resources practice across the Western United States.
Your Impact
- Provide strategic and proactive leadership for WSP’s Architectural History practice, offering technical direction, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to project teams.
- Support and oversee cultural resource projects throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and other regional markets as needed.
- Lead the preparation and review of historic resource assessments, historic property evaluations, National Register of Historic Places eligibility determinations, historic context studies, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Serve as Principal Investigator and technical lead on complex architectural history and historic preservation projects.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and Local regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106, CEQA, NEPA, and related preservation laws.
- Support business planning initiatives and contribute to annual growth strategies for the Cultural Resources practice.
- Drive business development efforts by identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and expanding WSP’s presence within the historic preservation marketplace.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, contract negotiations, and agency coordination efforts.
- Review technical deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a senior liaison with clients, agencies, Tribal representatives, preservation organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Develop scopes of work, project schedules, cost estimates, and proposals.
- Interpret and synthesize historic, architectural, and archival data to support sound preservation and regulatory recommendations.
- Collaborate with planning, environmental, engineering, transportation, and infrastructure professionals to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
- Mentor and develop staff through technical guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
- Stay current on evolving preservation methodologies, regulations, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Support recruitment, retention, and growth initiatives within the Cultural Resources team.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct, while adhering to WSP policies and standards.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to support business objectives.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, History, Architecture, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
- Meets or exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History.
- 10+ years of progressive professional experience in architectural history, historic preservation, or cultural resources consulting.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex cultural resource and historic preservation projects.
- Strong knowledge of NHPA Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, National Register criteria, and related Federal, State, and Local preservation regulations.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Established experience interacting with public agencies, regulatory authorities, clients, and stakeholder groups.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, organization, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated success in client management and business development activities.
- Ability to mentor staff and support team growth through effective leadership and collaboration.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management tools.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company health and safety standards.
- Ability to travel periodically to project sites, client meetings, and industry events as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Essential professional licensure/certification.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Washington only): $123,600 - $183,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Architectural Historian to join our Reno, NV or Seattle, WA office.
The Assistant Vice President, Architectural Historian will provide strategic leadership and technical expertise within WSP’s Cultural Resources practice. This role is responsible for advancing historic preservation and architectural history services, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, successful project delivery, and business growth. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor staff, and support the continued expansion of WSP’s cultural resources practice across the Western United States.
Your Impact
- Provide strategic and proactive leadership for WSP’s Architectural History practice, offering technical direction, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to project teams.
- Support and oversee cultural resource projects throughout California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and other regional markets as needed.
- Lead the preparation and review of historic resource assessments, historic property evaluations, National Register of Historic Places eligibility determinations, historic context studies, and regulatory compliance documentation.
- Serve as Principal Investigator and technical lead on complex architectural history and historic preservation projects.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project planning, execution, budgeting, scheduling, and delivery.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, Tribal, and Local regulations, including the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Section 106, CEQA, NEPA, and related preservation laws.
- Support business planning initiatives and contribute to annual growth strategies for the Cultural Resources practice.
- Drive business development efforts by identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and expanding WSP’s presence within the historic preservation marketplace.
- Lead client meetings, presentations, contract negotiations, and agency coordination efforts.
- Review technical deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a senior liaison with clients, agencies, Tribal representatives, preservation organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Develop scopes of work, project schedules, cost estimates, and proposals.
- Interpret and synthesize historic, architectural, and archival data to support sound preservation and regulatory recommendations.
- Collaborate with planning, environmental, engineering, transportation, and infrastructure professionals to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
- Mentor and develop staff through technical guidance, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
- Stay current on evolving preservation methodologies, regulations, technologies, and industry best practices.
- Support recruitment, retention, and growth initiatives within the Cultural Resources team.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct, while adhering to WSP policies and standards.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required to support business objectives.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural History, Historic Preservation, History, Architecture, Anthropology, or a closely related field.
- Meets or exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for Architectural History.
- 10+ years of progressive professional experience in architectural history, historic preservation, or cultural resources consulting.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex cultural resource and historic preservation projects.
- Strong knowledge of NHPA Section 106, NEPA, CEQA, National Register criteria, and related Federal, State, and Local preservation regulations.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, and multidisciplinary project teams.
- Established experience interacting with public agencies, regulatory authorities, clients, and stakeholder groups.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, organization, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated success in client management and business development activities.
- Ability to mentor staff and support team growth through effective leadership and collaboration.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard project management tools.
- Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company health and safety standards.
- Ability to travel periodically to project sites, client meetings, and industry events as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Essential professional licensure/certification.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Washington only): $123,600 - $183,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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WSP VP roles typically require demonstrated leadership on large-scale infrastructure, environmental, or advisory engagements. Before applying, map your project experience to WSP's active service lines so your resume reflects the specific technical depth they evaluate at the VP level.
Target WSP's sector-specific VP openings strategically
WSP hires VPs within defined practice areas like transportation, water, or sustainability consulting. Applying to a role that matches your technical discipline increases the likelihood that your petition supports a clear specialty occupation determination under USCIS standards.
Request clarity on LCA prevailing wage before accepting
VP-level compensation at consulting firms varies significantly by geography and business unit. Ask your recruiter which DOL wage level applies to your role so you can verify the offered salary meets prevailing wage requirements before the Labor Condition Application is filed.
Prepare a strong organizational chart for your petition
USCIS scrutinizes VP-level H-1B petitions to confirm the role genuinely requires a specialty occupation degree. A clear org chart showing the technical complexity of your team and reporting structure strengthens the petition and helps WSP's legal team build the evidence file.
Factor PERM timelines into your career transition plan
If WSP initiates Green Card sponsorship through the EB-2 or EB-3 PERM process, the DOL audit timeline can extend your overall wait significantly. Build at least 18 to 24 months of buffer into your planning so visa transitions don't create gaps in your authorization.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Vice Presidents?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Vice President roles. At the VP level, petitions typically include detailed documentation showing the role requires a directly related bachelor's degree or higher, which is the specialty occupation standard USCIS applies. WSP works with experienced immigration counsel to support senior-level filings across its consulting and professional services practices.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Vice President roles?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT visas for Vice President positions, depending on your nationality and career stage. For longer-term pathways, WSP also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship. Australian citizens often pursue the E-3 visa route given its cap-exempt structure and straightforward renewal process at the VP level.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Vice President roles?
WSP VP roles in consulting and professional services generally require an advanced degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, or a related technical discipline, combined with substantial years of progressively senior experience. Many openings also expect demonstrated business development experience, P&L accountability, or client relationship management within large-scale infrastructure or advisory projects.
How do I apply for Vice President jobs at WSP?
You can browse Vice President openings at WSP filtered by visa sponsorship type on Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles where sponsorship is confirmed. When applying, tailor your materials to WSP's specific practice area for that VP opening. The hiring process typically includes multiple rounds with technical leadership and senior stakeholders before an offer is extended.
How do I plan my timeline if WSP is sponsoring my visa for a VP role?
Timeline planning depends on which visa applies to you. H-1B transfers from another sponsor are generally faster than new cap-subject filings, which are tied to the annual April lottery. E-3 and TN visas can move quickly once the Labor Condition Application is certified by DOL. If Green Card sponsorship is part of your conversation with WSP, initiate that discussion early since PERM recruitment and DOL review add significant lead time.