Senior Consultant, Historic Tax Credits

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Overland Park, KS

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Consultant collaborates with Managers and other Ryan senior staff, consulting with historic building owners, architects, engineers, and contractors, as well as federal, state, and local regulators. The primary goal is to facilitate the completion of the process for obtaining Historic Preservation Certification. This role involves advising on the availability of federal and other jurisdictional tax credits and providing knowledgeable technical preservation expertise to assist building owners through the complexities of the historic preservation process.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with strong writing and research capabilities
Minimum four years’ experience with historic tax credit application projects
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and write persuasive technical arguments
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
Technical proficiency in Creative Cloud suite (especially InDesign) to layup photos, create maps, and photo keys
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in History, Architectural History, Historical Preservation or equivalent
Work experience in comparable federal, state, or local preservation programs

Responsibilities

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
Increased public-facing representative of Ryan
Works with project design teams to approve work necessary to meet preservation standard
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 meet the SOI Standards
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervision of Consultants
May lead a project team