Capital Projects and Real Estate Advisory Senior

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

Job summary

A leading advisory and accounting firm in Illinois is seeking a Consulting Senior to join their team. This role involves performing construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in construction management or real-estate advisory and will engage with clients across project lifecycles. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to travel up to 25%. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in construction management or real-estate advisory.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction and real-estate environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews of construction and real-estate management processes.
• Perform assessments of construction contracts and project performance.
• Lead fieldwork activities including data collection and interviews.

Skills

Construction management

Real-estate advisory

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast‑to‑coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and many of the world’s leading financial centers — New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com.

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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.

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. Our team combines deep expertise in construction auditing, project management, real‑estate strategy, and compliance to provide holistic, high‑value solutions that drive successful outcomes. 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. They will continue to develop their industry knowledge, technical skills, and client relationship expertise to support the delivery of integrated solutions that address both construction and real‑estate challenges. 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.

The compensation range for this role is $86,660.00 to $164,300.00. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.