Senior Consultant, Historic Tax Credits

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Consultant advises on the availability of federal (and other jurisdictional) tax credits. The Senior Consultant 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, potential conferences, etc., about three times/week or so depending on business needs.

Requirements

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
Technical proficiency in Creative Cloud suite (especially InDesign) to layup photos, create maps, and photo keys
Valid driver’s license required.

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 are meet the SOI Standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision of Consultants.
May lead a project team.