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.

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 responsibilitiesMay work more independently and autonomously with contractors, owners, and regulators on projectsDocumentation and expert advice to all levels of the process, creating a client-facing partnership with key regulators

Client:

Increased public-facing representative of RyanWorks 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 processOversees the completion of the regulatory filings and amendments as requiredConsultative and persuasive with extensive knowledge of the historic preservation processRead and comprehend architectural plans as they pertain to the historic preservation processReviews compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure projects are meet the SOI StandardsPerforms 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 projectsAbility to communicate effectively verbally, and write persuasive technical argumentsWork experience in comparable federal, state, or local preservation programs is preferredStrong organizational skills and initiative working in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environmentKeen attention to detailAbility to conduct research both online and in archivesAbility 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. 

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 of field activityExposure to workplace elements, such as dust, dirt, shavingsIndependent travel requirement: 30 to 50%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran