Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory Lead

Baker Tilly US; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Consulting Manager for Construction and Real Estate Advisory to lead program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments across the United States.

You will collaborate with project managers, asset managers, legal counsel and clients to deliver integrated solutions, support lifecycle engagements from acquisition to disposition, and travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in construction or real estate advisory.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field; CPA/CIA/CCA/CFE/PMP/PE preferred.
• Knowledge in planning, pre-construction, procurement, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, reporting, and closeout for construction and real estate.
• Experience conducting contract compliance audits and CAM reconciliations for public and private sector clients preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for research, audit work papers, and client reports.
• Oversee and support project management activities; coordinate schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support client engagements.

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.

Skills

Construction management

Real estate advisory

Capital projects consulting

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

CPA / CIA / CCA / CFE / PMP / PE preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Consulting Manager for Construction and Real Estate Advisory to lead program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments across the United States.

You will collaborate with project managers, asset managers, legal counsel and clients to deliver integrated solutions, support lifecycle engagements from acquisition to disposition, and travel up to 25% as needed.