Overview

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Job Description:

 

Senior Consultant – Development & Community Advisory 
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in consulting in real estate, development economics, housing, and equitable growth? 

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) as a Senior Consultant in Development and Community Advisory. Our Development Advisory practice provides a broad spectrum of services to help our clients develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing community and business environment— setting the course for clients to achieve their growth, strategy, and capacity goals and objectives.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly can offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development. The Development Advisory team serves clients nationwide. This position offers the chance to work remotely, with office time expected as determined by the team's needs. 
 
What you will do:
This role spans intermediate analytical, project management, and client-facing work supporting engagements across Development Advisory, including economic and workforce analysis; urban development and planning; real estate redevelopment; housing and community development; equitable growth strategies; incentive program development; and public-private-nonprofit real estate projects.
 
In this role you will: 

• Collaborate with internal and external project team members to support project activities, timelines, and development of project content.
• Build an understanding of clients’ existing conditions and needs through research, data review, and participation in client meetings and project discussions.
• Develop familiarity with a range of technology platforms, applications, and analytical tools used in consulting and advisory work.
• Support economic, real estate, and community data analysis using tools such as ESRI, Placer.ai, GIS, Lightcast, and IMPLAN, including data collection, basic analysis, visualization, and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of project deliverables, including memos, presentations, and draft reports, in accordance with project requirements and industry-accepted methodologies including maps, tables, charts and written summaries. 
• Support project management activities, including tracking work plan tasks, assisting with status updates, supporting budget and invoice preparation, and coordinating deliverable production.
• Participate in internal and external meetings and assist with the preparation of professional presentations and presentation materials.
• Contribute to team collaboration and relationship-building efforts with colleagues and clients.
• Participate in professional development, training, and networking activities, while adhering to firm standards and maintaining strict client confidentiality.
• Invest in professional development individually and through participation in firmwide learning and development programs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in in a related field (e.g., economics, urban planning, real estate, finance, public policy or public administration); advanced degree such as MUP, MPA, or MBA desirable but not a requirement.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience with subject-matter knowledge in economic development, housing, real estate, and/or redevelopment in either the public or private sector. 
• Knowledge, skills and passion related to housing, economic and community development, redevelopment, and social impact and equity. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret economic, community, labor, and industry data using platforms such as ESRI, Placer.ai, PolicyMap, IMPLAN, Lightcast, and CoStar. 
• Ability to prepare GIS maps, tables, charts, and written summaries in support of project deliverables. Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills. Ability to multi-task, work well independently in a fast-paced environment and be highly self motivated.
• Motivation to work extended hours and travel as needed to meet the needs of clients and growth of the national practice.

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

In Wisconsin: pay rate range is $77,800-126,390

In Illinois: pay rate range is $75,500-139,030

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