Project Reviewer, Courthouse Preservation Program
Job in
Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78716, USA
Listing for:
Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Design & Architecture
Architect / Sr. Architect, Environmental/ Urban Planning
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Engineering
Architect / Sr. Architect, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 5040 - 8140 USD Monthly
USD
5040.00
8140.00
MONTH
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title
THC – Project Reviewer, Courthouse Preservation Program (Environmental Protection Specialist III/IV, Architect I/II or Engineer I/II) 26‑39) )
Organization
TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Primary Location
Texas-Austin
El Rose Bldg 108 W 16th St Austin 78701
Job Summary Preserve and protect county courthouses across Texas as part of the Division of Architecture’s renowned Courthouse Preservation Program. Partner with counties, architectural, engineering, and conservation consultants, and contractors to advise on best preservation practices, materials conservation, construction processes, and maintenance planning. Work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Schedule & Travel
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
Salary (Pay Basis)
$5,040.00 - $8,140.00 Monthly (depending on classification)
BONUS: $1,200 Recruitment Bonus (paid after 30 days of employment);
Current employees are not eligible.
Number of Openings
2
Overtime Status
Exempt
Posting Dates
Job Posting:
Feb 6, 2026 4:53 PM
Closing Date:
Feb 21, 2026 5:59 AM
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Serve as a project reviewer for the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program (THCPP). Administer grant‑funded construction and planning projects for compliance with the program statute, rules, and grant manual.Review proposals for changes to historic courthouses for compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties under the state laws protecting courthouses, the Antiquities Code of Texas, Recorded Texas Historic Landmark (RTHL) designation, and preservation easements.Review and comment on preservation master plans, historic structures reports, paint and finish analyses, structural assessments, project completion reports, and grant applications. Use these documents to inform courthouse preservation project review with a primary focus on Restoration Treatment under the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards.Perform detailed review of and recommend changes as necessary to architectural plans and specifications at schematic design, design development, 60 %, and 95 % construction document phases to comply with the program standards and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.Review hazardous materials assessments and understand state laws regarding hazardous materials treatment as related to preserving historic fabric.Review and request changes when necessary to structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing designs/drawings as they impact the architectural drawings and historic architecture.Understand the International Building Code, International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association, and the Texas Accessibility Standards and apply them to historic buildings to minimize the impact on historic elements and materials while meeting compliance.Prepare conceptual designs as part of the review of architectural plans & specifications.Review construction budgets and owner/architect/contractor contracts.Work with the project team to meet the project budget and schedule.Review and recommend changes as necessary to ASIs, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, mock‑ups, samples, and progress meeting minutes during construction.Attend and participate in monthly on‑site progress meetings for grant‑funded construction projects.Meet regularly with elected officials, owner representatives, project architect(s), contractors, and subcontractors on site and provide guidance on construction solutions as they impact historic building materials and architecture.Review and provide comments on attachments to grant contracts, preservation easements, and grant fund reimbursement requests.Track building conditions and cyclical maintenance activities on restored courthouses, including those protected by preservation easements.Provide technical guidance on the treatment of building elements and materials for courthouse preservation, repair, and maintenance.Perform research using historic photographs and documents, including onsite investigations, as part of the courthouse preservation planning process. Research historic construction and finish…
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