179D Project Manager

Ryan LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Options

Award-Winning Culture

Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)

14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Pe

Job summary

Ryan LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Consultant, Small/Medium Business Income Tax Incentives (179D Project Manager) to lead and deliver projects identifying, documenting, and securing Federal and state tax incentives. You will manage workstreams, analyze data, conduct tax research, and support audit defense.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, coaching Consultants, and occasional on-site client work, with a hybrid setup in Houston or Dallas and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction-related fields.
• 3+ years of practice-relevant experience in tax incentives or related field.
• Strong organization and time management, communication, and teamwork.
• Experience leading client interactions and reviewing deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead client interviews with cross-functional teams to gather information on incentive qualification.
• Coordinate and manage workstreams with engineering, finance, and tax personnel.
• Review consultants' deliverables for accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Develop proposals and planning strategies for client engagements.
• Support audit defense and respond to IRS/state inquiries as needed.
• Present findings and tax positions to clients.

Skills

Client communication

Project coordination

Mentoring teammates

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction-related fields

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• 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

Role Overview

The Senior Consultant, Small/Medium Business Income Tax Incentives (179D Project Manager) leads and delivers projects that help clients identify, document, calculate, and secure a variety of Federal and state income tax incentives. This role manages key project workstreams, analyzes financial and technical data, conducts tax research, supports audit defense, and prepares and reviews technical deliverables. The Senior Consultant serves as a primary point of contact for clients, collaborates with cross-functional tax teams, and provides guidance and review for Consultants on the team. Work may require time onsite with clients and coordination with technical, engineering, financial, and tax personnel. This is a Hybrid role in Houston, TX or Dallas, TX with 10% of less travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• People Creates a positive team experience by serving as a role model and supporting team development.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and on-the-job training to Consultants, including technical guidance, data analysis techniques, and project methodology.
• Reviews work performed by Consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with project standards.
• Facilitates knowledge sharing and contributes to process improvement across the practice.
• Client Leads client interviews with technical, engineering, finance, and tax personnel to gather information relevant to incentive qualification.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for client workstreams, ensuring timely, clear communication and outstanding client service.
• Responds to client requests and manages expectations throughout the engagement cycle.
• Participates in client meetings to present findings, methodologies, and tax positions.
• Develops and supports client proposals, planning strategies, and deliverable presentations.
• Collaborates with Federal Income Tax, International Tax, and other Ryan practice groups to support integrated client solutions.
• Value Leads the gathering, organization, and analysis of large volumes of financial, technical, engineering, and operational data; creates or reviews complex calculation models and databases.
• Performs and reviews tax law research, technical writing, and compliance documentation supporting tax positions, including incentive qualification under applicable Internal Revenue Code sections (e.g., Sections 179D, 45L, and Section 45).
• Analyzes engineering documentation, construction drawings, and qualifying design activities for compliance under a variety of tax incentive programs, including 179D credits and other Federal income tax planning projects.
• Supports and may lead audit defense activities, including responding to IRS and state inquiries, preparing documentation packages, and assisting managers with strategy.
• Prepares and reviews memorandums, interview reports, tax incentive calculations, and other project deliverables prior to manager review.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction-related fields
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of tax knowledge as pertaining to the 179D tax deduction and various sustainability/clean energy incentives
• Four-year college degree from an accredited institution in practice-relevant area with 3+ years practice-relevant experience
• Must have excellent organization and time management skills, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn and be a team player
• Strong analytical, communication, writing, and project coordination skills
• Proven ability to manage workstreams, lead client interactions, and review team deliverables

Preferred Experience

• Develop and maintain relationships with a revolving list of clients in the AEC industry
• Demonstrate strong inter- and intra-personal skills
• Ability to communicate with C-suite, CPA, Principal, and Professional Architecture/Engineers on a variety of industry-specific topics
• Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management background/degree a strong plus
• Strong organizational and time-management skills required

Computer Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, and web-based research tools
• Familiarity with legal/technical tax research platforms preferred

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Requires limited supervisory responsibilities, including training peers and checking work for accuracy and completeness

Equal Opportunity Employer

disability/veteran #LI-MK1 Ryan offers outstanding opportunities to work in a dynamic, rapidly expanding tax services firm serving the world’s most respected Global 5000 companies. Our innovative work environment, accelerated growth path for high performers, competitive benefits package, and outstanding earning potential provide the most rewarding career experience available in the industry. Ryan employees are given the freedom to do their best work in a way that best suits them. With a clear understanding of expectations and accountabilities, our employees are given ownership of their time and flexibility to meet the demands of their professional and personal lives.

Applicants and Eligibility

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Accommodation Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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