Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory Manager

Baker Tilly; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm; this Construction and Real Estate Advisory Manager role focuses on reviews, audits, and assessments across the U.S. Real estate operations and capital projects are central to our holistic solutions.

The position requires 5+ years in construction/real estate advisory, strong communication, and travel up to 25%. CPA/PE preferred and degrees in engineering, architecture, or related fields are helpful.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction management or real estate advisory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction and real estate process reviews, controls and compliance assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assess construction contracts, real estate leases, and capital project performance for contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve transparency, accountability and efficiency.
• Lead fieldwork: data collection, site visits, interviews; prepare clear reports and client-ready presentations.
• Collaborate with project managers, asset managers, legal counsel, clients and contractors to manage risk and support oversight.
• Support clients through the real estate and capital project lifecycle from acquisition to disposition, aligning with business objectives.
• Oversee project management activities: schedules, budgets, resources, stakeholder communications to deliver on time and within scope.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for client engagements.

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Construction management

Accounting degree

CPA/PE preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm; this Construction and Real Estate Advisory Manager role focuses on reviews, audits, and assessments across the U.S. Real estate operations and capital projects are central to our holistic solutions.

The position requires 5+ years in construction/real estate advisory, strong communication, and travel up to 25%. CPA/PE preferred and degrees in engineering, architecture, or related fields are helpful.