Job Description

Senior Consultant/Manager, Advisory

Texas/Remote| Full-time

Zonda is redefining the future of housing. We are perfectly placed in the heart of the fast-growing real estate industry. We are making big bets on the future of real estate, trailblazing a 2030 vision for the industry. Here at Zonda, you'll be able to use your passion and curiosity to drive the next generation of real estate analysts, advisors, and technologists.

Zonda is looking for a passionate Senior Manager to evolve and expand our Advisory team. Zonda looks for people who can grow, think, dream, and create. When you join our team, you'll be in a unique position to make a change with every project. You'll use your full range of skills to build great experiences and learn about the real estate industry, economics, and data. You'll be supported with the necessary tools, and you'll be working with an awesome and like-minded team. Our teams are innovative, diverse, multidisciplinary, and collaborative - all working to build the future of housing.

Zonda is seeking a Senior Manager, Advisory for immediate hire. This role will collaborate with Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, and Principals to lead market research and data analysis for residential real estate development, with a primary focus on Texas markets. The ideal candidate brings expertise across all real estate land uses, with particular strengths in homebuilding and residential development. Success in this role requires the ability to manage competing priorities and juggle multiple projects to meet critical deadlines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive strategic direction on client engagements by leading analysis, shaping recommendations, and delivering compelling presentations.
• Apply both creative and analytical skills simultaneously to solve complex market challenges.
• Own the research process from planning through executionfeasibility studies, market planning, demand/supply analysisworking independently with limited oversight.
• Travel regularly (up to 30%) to conduct field research in local and national markets.
• Gather and integrate data from diverse internal and external sources to support client needs.
• Build and refine visual exhibit packages that communicate analytical insights effectively.
• Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations and strategic conclusions.
• Maintain strong client relationships through regular presentations and collaborative engagement.
• Flex across team priorities and contribute to collective success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in real estate, business, economics or related field (graduate degree a plus).
• Direct experience in market research and the home-building industry.
• Work with all levels of professional personnel, both junior and senior.
• Willingness/ability to travel (usually not more than 30% of the time).
• Excellent verbal and analytical written communication skills.
• Advanced software skills: Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Organized, reliable, trustworthy, dedicated individual.
• Works well in pressure situations.

Why People Love Working Here

• Meaningful work with real impact. You contribute to products and insights that shape the housing industry.
• Clear career growth opportunities and stretch roles.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability.
• 401(k) with company match to support long-term financial goals.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support.
• Generous Time Off Package
• Live meditation sessions to support wellness.
• Employee Recognition Platform to celebrate wins.
• Virtual wellness programming for holistic well-being.
• Remote-first environment permanently. Flexible, modern, and built on trust.
• Visionary leadership team that's transparent, accessible, and future-focused.

Inclusion & Equal Opportunity Employment

Zonda (formerly Hanley Wood | Meyers Research) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion & belonging. Here at Zonda, we are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.

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