Brad Roeder, AIA, LEEDap BD_C

Principal / Director of Preservation at John Milner Architects

Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, United States

About

I am a principal architect with extensive experience in institutional and residential design, with a particular focus on historic preservation. My work spans all phases of design and construction, from feasibility studies and documentation to construction administration and completion. I’m committed to preserving the architectural character and craftsmanship of historic built environment while adapting for modern uses and technologies. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects of varying scale and complexity. From the restoration of landmark civic structures to the sensitive renovation of historic private residences. I appreciate the collaborative nature of preservation architecture, where design excellence, technical rigor, and respect for history come together to ensure that our built heritage continues to inspire and serve future generations.

Experience

  • John Milner Architects (11 yrs 11 mos)
    • Principal
      Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Senior Associate
      May 2017 - May 2025 · 8 yrs 1 mo

      Project Manager for an architecture firm specializing in historic preservation, traditional design and planning. Managing projects with a strong historic preservation focus while sensitively incorporating sustainable design and construction. Responsibilities include overall project management, client relationships, staff management, consultant coordination, production of construction documents and specifications, and condition assessments of historic properties

    • Project Manager
      Sep 2014 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Project Manager at BELL Architects, PC
    Nov 2011 - Aug 2014 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Project Manager for an architecture firm involved in projects of widespread size and scope. Managing projects with a strong historic preservation and sustainability focus as well as sensitively integrating new construction. Responsibilities include overall project management, client relationships, staff management, consultant coordination, production of construction documents and specifications, and condition assessments of historic properties Major projects include: Northeast Neighborhood Library (Washington, DC) - Renovation Visiting Flag Quarters at Washington Navy Yard (Washington, DC) - Renovation Compton Bassett House (Upper Marlboro, MD) - Structural Stabilization Engine Company No. 21 (Washington, DC) - Window Rehabilitation

  • Project Manager at Oehrlein & Associates Architects
    Sep 2009 - Dec 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Project Manager for an architecture firm focused on historic preservation. Responsibilities included production of construction documents and specifications, construction administration, production of historic structure reports and condition assessments, building pathology, consultant coordination, field survey and staff management. Major projects included: Commandant's House at the Marine Barracks (Washington, DC) - Exterior Restoration and Structural Repairs. DC World War I Memorial (Washington, DC) - Restoration Ellis Island Baggage and Dormitory Building (New York, NY) - Exterior Envelope and Structural Stabilization John Blocher House (Gettysburg, PA) - Historic Structures Report James Warfield House (Gettysburg, PA) - Historic Structures Report

  • Designer at John Milner Architects
    May 2003 - Aug 2009 · 6 yrs 4 mos

    Designer and Project Architect for an architecture firm specializing in historic preservation, traditional design and planning. Responsibilities included production of construction documents and specifications, construction administration, production of historic structure reports and condition assessments, building pathology, consultant coordination, and field survey. Major projects included: Pennsylvania State Capitol (Harrisburg, PA) - Interior Restoration The Woodlands Mansion (Philadelphia, PA) - Exterior Restoration and Historic Structures Report Mitchell H. Cohen Federal Building and Courthouse (Camden, NJ) - Exterior Restoration Robert N. C. Nix Federal Courthouse (Philadelphia, PA) - Exterior Condition Assessment General Stirling's Quarters (Valley Forge, PA) - Historic Structure Report Lincoln Train Station (Gettysburg, PA) - Renovation and Restoration

  • Mary Werner DeNadai Architectural Fellow at National Trust for Historic Preservation
    Mar 2005 - Feb 2006 · 1 yr

    Awarded a one-year working fellowship for a non-profit preservation advocacy group that also owns numerous historic properties around the country. Major projects included: Lyndhurst Carriage House (Tarrytown, NY) -Exterior Conditions Assessment Chesterwood (Stockbridge, MA) - Partial Exterior Restoration Farnsworth House (Plano, IL) - HABS-level Documentation Philip Johnson's Glass House (New Canaan, CT) - Site Planning