Associate Consultant

About the role

The Associate Consultant is a foundational consulting position responsible for supporting project teams by conducting research, performing structured analyses, and creating well-designed client deliverables under guidance. This individual will participate in client meetings, shadow experienced consultants, collaborate closely with immediate project teams, and contribute to shared goals while building a comprehensive consulting toolkit.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework, internships, or up to two years of experience, paired with a foundational understanding of business concepts and a passion for problem-solving. This professional must be capable of applying an analytical mindset and strong communication skills to solve client challenges, incorporating feedback for continuous improvement, and pursuing entry-level certifications to build expertise within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and organize data to support project insights and recommendations.
• Perform analyses using structured approaches to help solve client challenges.
• Develop clear, well-designed slides, documents, and presentations for client deliverables.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare and present materials in meetings and workshops.
• Incorporate feedback to continuously improve quality and effectiveness of work.
• Pursue entry-level certifications aligned with developing expertise areas.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and openness to feedback as foundational emotional-intelligence skills.
• Maintain timeliness and quality of work, budget adherence, and utilization rates aligned with goals.
• Adapt quickly and respond effectively to project issues as they arise.
• Embrace company Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework, internships, or up to two years of experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Foundational understanding of business concepts and interest in problem-solving.
• Analytical mindset with strong logical thinking capabilities.
• Collaborative team player who values diverse perspectives.

About us

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Purpose & Values

Our Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This Purpose Is Supported By Our Company’s Core Values Because At The End Of The Day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.