Senior Consultant, Historic Tax Credits

The Senior Consultant consults with historic building owners and their architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate the process of obtaining Historic Preservation Certification. This team member engages with both Ryan Managers and the staff of federal, state, and local jurisdictions to achieve desired outcomes. The Senior Consultant advises on the availability of federal (and other jurisdictional) tax credits. The Senior Consultant provides knowledgeable technical preservation expertise to guide building owners through the complexity of the historic preservation process.

This hybrid role can be based in Providence or Boston. We estimate 1-3 days/week of work in office or at a client's site and the remainder from a home office.
Why Work for Ryan?

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with project design teams to approve work necessary to meet preservation standards
• Demonstrates expertise in all phases of the historic preservation certification process
• Oversees the completion of the regulatory filings and amendments as required
• Reads and comprehends architectural plans as they pertain to the historic preservation process
• Reviews compliance with state and federal regulations to ensure projects meet the SOI Standards
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Displays a positive demeanor and team spirit.
• Provides documentation and expert advice to stakeholders at all levels of the process.
• Creates a client facing partnership with key regulators and other project members
• 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 of 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
• Able to conduct research both online and in archives

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 field activity.
• Exposure to workplace elements, such as dust, dirt, shavings.
• Independent travel requirement: 30 to 50%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran