Vice President, Consulting

Description Hunden Partners Vice President, Consulting Chicago, IL (Onsite, 5 days a week) Hunden Partners is seeking a Vice President of Consulting to lead multi-agency client engagements, guide high-stakes tourism and destination development projects, and deliver high-impact results. This role is central to Hunden’s growing national reputation as a trusted strategic advisor to cities, developers, and public-private stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly skilled consultant who is passionate about placemaking, tourism, hospitality, and transformational development. You’ll lead complex feasibility studies, command a room of senior stakeholders, and help clients turn strategy into action. While this role is posted as Vice President, we encourage highly qualified candidates with Senior Vice President–level experience to apply.

For those who demonstrate the scope, leadership, and track record expected at the SVP level—including leading complex public-private development projects, managing senior client relationships, and driving significant new business—we are prepared to consider higher-level candidates as well.

Compensation

& Benefits Base Salary: $190,000 – $230,000 Dependent on experience Bonus: Based on personal and Firm performance Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid leave What You’ll Do Serve as the lead consultant on tourism, destination, and hospitality engagements Manage multijurisdictional stakeholder relationships with minimal oversight Interpret feasibility findings and guide clients from strategy through execution Present confidently in high-touch environments, adapting communication to C-suite, civic, and industry stakeholders Contribute to business development efforts, proposal writing, and industry visibility Mentor Project Managers, Directors, and Analysts Represent Hunden at conferences and thought leadership events What We’re Looking For 10+ years of consulting, real estate, tourism, or destination strategy experience Expertise in tourism ecosystems, hospitality, and public-private development Proven ability to manage large, complex client engagements Strong presentation, facilitation, and client relationship skills Mastery of feasibility analysis, financial modeling, and development strategy Why Hunden Partners?

Hunden Partners is a fast-growing, innovative consulting firm that specializes in guiding transformational public-private real estate projects. Our team operates in a high-energy, collaborative environment, where entrepreneurial thinking is valued, and every team member plays a key role in shaping high-impact developments.

For the right candidate, this position offers an exciting opportunity for career growth and the potential for SVP-level consideration based on experience and contributions. Interested? Let’s Talk! If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion for complex real estate development projects, we encourage you to apply.

Not sure if you align perfectly with this role? If you bring significant leadership experience beyond the VP level, we’d still love to hear from you.