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 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