Buro Happold
Senior Economics Consultant
Buro Happold, New York, New York, us, 10261
We are looking for a full-time candidate to join our hybrid Advisory group based in New York. This role sits within our Strategy and Policy team, which provides public and private sector clients with strategic and technical advisory for sustainability, climate, economic development, and urban revitalization initiatives. Projects are anticipated to be a mix of strategic planning and technical analysis, ranging across different scales, from regions and cities to the site level.
Buro Happold is focused on shaping the cities and built environment of the future. From visioning to implementation, we work alongside our clients to develop tailor-made and highly effective solutions, providing expertise in policy design, sustainability and resilience, infrastructure, urban and campus planning, land use, governance, and operations. We take an interdisciplinary approach to each project, using data analytics, evidence-based planning, and stakeholder engagement to bring new ideas, critical thinking, leadership, facilitation skills and an understanding of what it takes for cities today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
This role’s responsibilities include helping to lead complex projects, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis and modeling, producing data visualization and spatial analysis graphics, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality materials to our clients.
Responsibilities will include:
Lead portions of complex strategic planning projects, including sustainability or climate-related initiatives, economic development, or urban revitalization.
Direct and perform research on topics related to economics, real estate, public policy or similar.
Develop methodologies and conduct technical analysis for cost-benefit assessments, industry studies, market analyses, and economic impact studies.
Synthesize analysis findings to develop project and policy recommendations.
Create presentation decks, memos, reports, graphics, and data visualizations.
Present findings and recommendations to clients and other external stakeholders.
Support the team in the pursuit of business development opportunities – market research, writing, and production of formal proposals.
More about you:
The successful applicant will have a degree in urban planning, urban policy, economics, real estate, sustainability management, or similar. The following experience and skills are expected:
At least 5-8 years of consulting experience in the fields of economics/economic development, sustainability, real estate, infrastructure, and/or public policy.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
Strong quantitative analysis skills and experience delivering projects which include complex data analysis, financial modeling, and/or economic modeling and forecasting.
Ability to manage projects against tight timelines, manage the contributions of internal and external collaborators, and have a proactive and collaborative style.
Ability to effectively communicate complex economic and planning concepts, in written and oral form, to a diverse range of built environment professionals within municipal governments and private investors, as well as to community groups.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience using GIS software to analyze and visualize geospatial data (ArcGIS, QGIS).
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred.
Knowledge of and/or interest in sustainability, climate action, urban planning, economic development, environmental justice, and urban revitalization.
What we offer:
Salary range of $95,000 to $110,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.
Generous benefits package.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays.
401k with company match.
Hybrid working & summer hours.
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives.
Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities.
Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups.
Ready for something a little less ordinary?
Apply now to start your career journey with us.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalized groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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Buro Happold is focused on shaping the cities and built environment of the future. From visioning to implementation, we work alongside our clients to develop tailor-made and highly effective solutions, providing expertise in policy design, sustainability and resilience, infrastructure, urban and campus planning, land use, governance, and operations. We take an interdisciplinary approach to each project, using data analytics, evidence-based planning, and stakeholder engagement to bring new ideas, critical thinking, leadership, facilitation skills and an understanding of what it takes for cities today to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Here at Buro Happold, expect the exceptional.
This role’s responsibilities include helping to lead complex projects, conducting quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis and modeling, producing data visualization and spatial analysis graphics, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality materials to our clients.
Responsibilities will include:
Lead portions of complex strategic planning projects, including sustainability or climate-related initiatives, economic development, or urban revitalization.
Direct and perform research on topics related to economics, real estate, public policy or similar.
Develop methodologies and conduct technical analysis for cost-benefit assessments, industry studies, market analyses, and economic impact studies.
Synthesize analysis findings to develop project and policy recommendations.
Create presentation decks, memos, reports, graphics, and data visualizations.
Present findings and recommendations to clients and other external stakeholders.
Support the team in the pursuit of business development opportunities – market research, writing, and production of formal proposals.
More about you:
The successful applicant will have a degree in urban planning, urban policy, economics, real estate, sustainability management, or similar. The following experience and skills are expected:
At least 5-8 years of consulting experience in the fields of economics/economic development, sustainability, real estate, infrastructure, and/or public policy.
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
Strong quantitative analysis skills and experience delivering projects which include complex data analysis, financial modeling, and/or economic modeling and forecasting.
Ability to manage projects against tight timelines, manage the contributions of internal and external collaborators, and have a proactive and collaborative style.
Ability to effectively communicate complex economic and planning concepts, in written and oral form, to a diverse range of built environment professionals within municipal governments and private investors, as well as to community groups.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience using GIS software to analyze and visualize geospatial data (ArcGIS, QGIS).
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite products (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is preferred.
Knowledge of and/or interest in sustainability, climate action, urban planning, economic development, environmental justice, and urban revitalization.
What we offer:
Salary range of $95,000 to $110,000. This will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience.
Generous benefits package.
Annual discretionary bonus.
Generous PTO (4 weeks) in addition to 10 paid holidays.
401k with company match.
Hybrid working & summer hours.
Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees.
Connection to global network of experts on the forefront of industry initiatives.
Access to wide ranging learning and development opportunities.
Be a part of supporting our diverse company culture through open engagement with our Young Employees Forum, Diversity and Inclusion Forum, Buro Happold Women's Network, and/or our Black at Buro Happold Employee Resource Groups.
Ready for something a little less ordinary?
Apply now to start your career journey with us.
A place for everyone
Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.
Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.
We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalized groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry.
Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you. Contact recruitment@burohappold.com so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.
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