Historic preservation specialist brings over a decade of experience supporting complex adaptive reuse and compliance projects nationwide
Caroline Raftery, MS
Senior Consultant for Historic Architecture Solutions
BOSTON, MA – April 7, 2026 – Partner Engineering and Science, Inc., announces that Caroline Raftery has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant, Historic Architecture Solutions. In this role, Raftery will support clients with historic preservation planning, regulatory compliance, and adaptive reuse strategies, helping to navigate complex development projects involving historic assets.
Raftery brings over 10 years of experience in historic preservation consulting, with a focus on cultural resource management, environmental compliance, and preservation planning. She has extensive experience supporting projects across the United States, including National Register nominations, Historic Tax Credit applications, and Section 106 compliance for complex redevelopment and infrastructure initiatives.
“We are excited to welcome Caroline to the Partner team,” said John Gajewski, Principal, Technical Director of Historic Architecture Solutions, at Partner. “Her expertise in historic preservation and regulatory strategy strengthens our ability to support clients navigating complex projects involving historic properties.”
Raftery specializes in advising developers, owners, and investors on preservation risk, project feasibility, and regulatory strategy. Her work includes supporting adaptive reuse and rehabilitation projects totaling over $500 million in qualified expenditures, as well as coordinating with State Historic Preservation Offices and the National Park Service to deliver compliant, high–quality outcomes.
“I’m excited to join Partner and be part of a team that is deeply committed to delivering thoughtful, high–quality solutions for clients,” said Raftery. “I look forward to collaborating across disciplines to help clients successfully navigate preservation challenges and unlock the value of historic assets.”
Raftery holds a Master of Science in Historic Preservation from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. She exceeds the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards in Architectural History and has completed additional training in affordable housing, environmental compliance, and heritage conservation.
