Senior Consultant, Historic Tax Credits

Why Ryan?

Hybrid Work Options

Award-Winning Culture

Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits

14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)

Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement

Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One

401K with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service

Fertility Assistance Program

Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Senior Consultant, collaborating with Managers and other Ryan senior staff, consults with historic building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors, as well as federal, state, and local regulators to facilitate the completion of the process of obtaining Historic Preservation Certification. The Senior Consultants advises on the availability of federal (and other jurisdictional) tax credits. The Senior Consultants provides knowledgeable technical preservation expertise assisting building owners through the complexity of the historic preservation process.

This is a hybrid position, and the candidate will typically be in-office, going to site visits, client meetings, etc. about three times/week or so depending on business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

People:

Creates a positive team member experience.

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills, displays a positive demeanor and team spirit.

Client relationship and business development responsibilities

May work more independently and autonomously with contractors, owners, and regulators on projects

Documentation and expert advice to all levels of the process, creating a client facing partnership with key regulators

Client:

Increased public-facing representative of Ryan

Works with project design teams to approve work necessary to meet preservation standard

Values:

Higher degree of expertise in all phases of the historic preservation certification process

Oversees the completion of the regulatory filings and amendments as required

Consultative and persuasive with extensive knowledge of the historic preservation process

Read and comprehend architectural plans as they pertain to the historic preservation process

Reviews compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure projects are meet the SOI Standards

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with strong writing and research capabilities (in History, Architectural History, Historical Preservation or equivalent preferred)

Minimum four years’ experience with historic tax credit application projects

Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and write persuasive technical arguments

Work experience in comparable federal, state, or local preservation programs is preferred

Strong organizational skills and initiative working in a fast-paced, time sensitive environment

Keen attention to detail

Ability to conduct research both online and in archives

Ability to multi-task and work independently in a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment

Computer Skills:

Technical proficiency in Creative Cloud suite (especially InDesign) to layup photos, create maps, and photo keys

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervision of Consultants.

May lead a project team.

Work Environment:

Standard indoor working environment.

Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.

Position requires regular interaction with employees and clients both in person and via e-mail and telephone.

This position requires a fair amount field activity Exposure to workplace elements, such as dust, dirt, shavings

Independent travel requirement: 30 to 50%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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