Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory Manager

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly's Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice provides comprehensive services to clients across the United States. The Consulting Manager conducts program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate assessments while offering best-practice consulting for capital projects and real estate operations.

They develop industry knowledge, technical skills, and client relationship expertise to deliver integrated construction and real estate solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) 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 a related field; CPA, CIA, CCA, CFE, PMP, or PE is preferred.
• Knowledge in various phases of construction including planning, pre-construction services, sourcing and procurement of contracts, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, project reporting, project closeout, as well as real estate portfolio management, lease administration, and property operations.

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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

Baker Tilly's Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice provides comprehensive services to clients across the United States. The Consulting Manager conducts program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate assessments while offering best-practice consulting for capital projects and real estate operations.

They develop industry knowledge, technical skills, and client relationship expertise to deliver integrated construction and real estate solutions.