Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory Lead

Baker Tilly US; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Consulting Manager in the Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice to deliver comprehensive reviews of capital projects and real estate portfolios across the United States. You will perform program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate assessments while providing best-practice consulting tailored to projects and operations.

Build client relationships and expand industry expertise.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience in construction management 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, or PE is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction phases including planning, pre-construction services, sourcing and procurement of contracts, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, project reporting, and closeout; real estate portfolio management, lease administration, and property operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce well-organized research, audit work papers, and client-facing reports.

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 and regulatory requirements.
• 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

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Project oversight

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

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

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Consulting Manager in the Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice to deliver comprehensive reviews of capital projects and real estate portfolios across the United States. You will perform program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate assessments while providing best-practice consulting tailored to projects and operations.

Build client relationships and expand industry expertise.