Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory Lead

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm offering comprehensive services to clients across the United States. The Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice focuses on capital projects, real estate portfolios, and related compliance, delivering high-value solutions.

The Consulting Manager will perform construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments, developing industry knowledge and client relationships to support integrated

Qualifications

• Five years of related experience in construction management, real estate advisory, capital projects consulting, or related fields.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA, CIA, CCA, CFE, PMP, or PE preferred.
• Knowledge of construction phases including planning, pre-construction, procurement, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, and reporting.
• Experience with contract compliance audits and CAM reconciliations for public and private sector clients is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to produce 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, 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

Project management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field

CPA, CIA, CCA, CFE, PMP, or PE preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly US is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm offering comprehensive services to clients across the United States. The Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice focuses on capital projects, real estate portfolios, and related compliance, delivering high-value solutions.

The Consulting Manager will perform construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments, developing industry knowledge and client relationships to support integrated