Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory Lead

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

Job summary

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

You will supervise fieldwork, prepare clear reports, and provide practical recommendations to enhance controls, compliance, and operational efficiency while coordinating with project teams and clients. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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; CPA, CIA, CCA, CFE, PMP, or PE is preferred
• Knowledge of construction phases including planning, pre-construction, sourcing and procurement of contracts, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, project reporting, and closeout, plus real estate portfolio management and lease administration.
• Experience conducting contract compliance audits, CAM reconciliations, and performance monitoring for public or private sector clients preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce client-facing reports and documentation

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews and analyses of construction and real estate management processes, controls, and compliance frameworks to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assess construction contracts, real estate lease agreements, and capital project performance for adherence to terms, regulations, and best practices.
• Provide actionable recommendations to enhance transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead fieldwork activities including data collection, site visits, interviews, and documentation of findings; prepare clear reports and presentations 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—aligning with strategic objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Client-facing mindset

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting

CPA

CIA

PMP

PE

Job description

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

You will supervise fieldwork, prepare clear reports, and provide practical recommendations to enhance controls, compliance, and operational efficiency while coordinating with project teams and clients. Travel up to 25% is expected.