Senior Manager, Capital Projects & Real Estate Advisory

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory firm seeking a Consulting Manager for its Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice in the United States. You will perform construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments while delivering best-practice consulting designed to optimize capital projects and property operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, asset managers, legal counsel, and clients to drive transparency, risk mitigation,

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in construction management, real estate advisory, capital projects, 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 in phases of construction including planning, pre-construction, sourcing and procurement of contracts, scheduling, cost estimating, project reporting, closeout, and real estate portfolio management, lease administration, and property operations.
• Experience conducting contract compliance audits, common area maintenance reconciliations, and performance monitoring for public and private sector clients is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to produce well-organized research, audit work papers, and client-facing reports.
• Oversee and support project management activities for engagements, including scheduling, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communications.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to support client engagements.

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.

Education

Engineering

Architecture

Building Science

Construction Management

Accounting

CPA/CIA/CCA/CFE/PMP/PE

Job description

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory firm seeking a Consulting Manager for its Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice in the United States. You will perform construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments while delivering best-practice consulting designed to optimize capital projects and property operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, asset managers, legal counsel, and clients to drive transparency, risk mitigation,