Capital Projects and Real Estate Advisory Senior

Baker Tilly US; Maine; On-site; USD 86,660 - 164,300; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is looking for a Consulting Senior in Maine to join their Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice. The candidate will be responsible for conducting construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and offering best practice consulting to clients. The role requires a minimum of three years of experience in construction management or real estate advisory. Compensation ranges from $86,660 to $164,300. Collaboration, critical thinking, and a client-focused mindset are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in construction management or real estate advisory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge in various phases of construction and real estate management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of construction and real estate management processes.
• Perform assessments of construction contracts and capital project performance.
• Provide actionable recommendations on construction and real estate operations.

Skills

Construction management

Real estate advisory

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

The Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice delivers comprehensive services to clients managing capital projects and real estate portfolios across the United States. We are currently seeking a Consulting Senior to join our growing team. This person will perform construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments while offering best practice consulting advice tailored to capital projects and real estate operations. Collaboration, critical thinking, and a client-focused mindset are essential to thriving in this role and contributing meaningfully to our team’s success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of construction and real estate management processes, controls, and compliance frameworks to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Perform assessments of construction contracts, real estate lease agreements, and capital project performance to ensure adherence to contractual terms, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide actionable recommendations on construction and real estate operations to enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead fieldwork activities including data collection, site visits, interviews, and documentation of findings; prepare clear, concise reports and presentations summarizing observations and recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including project managers, asset managers, legal counsel, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to support project oversight, risk mitigation, and dispute resolution.
• Support clients throughout the real estate and capital project lifecycle—from acquisition and development to operations and disposition—ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in construction management, real estate advisory, capital projects consulting, or related fields, with demonstrated expertise in both construction and real estate environments.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college/university; CPA, CIA, CCA, CFE, PMP, or PE is preferred.
• Knowledge in various phases of construction including planning, pre-construction services, sourcing and procurement of contracts, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, project reporting, project closeout, as well as real estate portfolio management, lease administration, and property operations.
• Experience conducting contract compliance audits, common area maintenance reconciliations, and performance monitoring for both public and private sector clients is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce well-organized research, documentation, audit work papers, and client-facing reports.
• Oversee and support project management activities for engagements, including coordinating schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client objectives.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to support client engagements.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Compensation range: $86,660.00 to $164,300.00.

Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.