Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory Lead

US Diversity Job Search; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly seeks a Consulting Manager for the Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice to perform program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments. You will apply best practices to capital projects and portfolios, supporting clients with strategic insight and value-driven recommendations.

You will collaborate with project managers, asset managers, legal counsel, contractors and clients, and may travel up to 25% to support engagements across the United States.

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, or accounting; professional certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of construction phases and real estate portfolio management.
• Experience conducting contract compliance audits and CAM reconciliations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with client-facing reports.
• Ability to manage projects, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

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

Contract cost audits

Client relationship management

Education

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

CPA

CIA

PMP

PE

Job description

Baker Tilly seeks a Consulting Manager for the Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice to perform program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments. You will apply best practices to capital projects and portfolios, supporting clients with strategic insight and value-driven recommendations.

You will collaborate with project managers, asset managers, legal counsel, contractors and clients, and may travel up to 25% to support engagements across the United States.