Senior Consultant, Historic Tax Credits

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Boston, MA

2d•$64,000 - $86,900•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. Open to a candidate in New England, with a preference for Boston or Providence, as we need this individual to go into a Ryan office 2-3 days/week.

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with strong writing and research capabilities (in History, Architectural History, Historical Preservation or equivalent preferred)
Minimum two-three years of 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.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Nice To Haves

Preference for Boston or Providence

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.