Strategic Capital Projects & Real Estate Lead

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Construction and Real Estate Advisory Consulting Manager to lead reviews of construction and real estate management processes, delivering best-practice recommendations across capital projects and real estate operations. You will develop client-ready reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive risk management and efficiency.

The role requires five years in related fields, a relevant degree, and credentials like CPA/PMP are preferred; travel up to 25% is

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of related experience in construction management or real estate advisory.
• Experience in contract cost audits and real estate portfolio management.
• Knowledge of construction phases from planning to closeout and lease administration.
• Excellent communication and client-facing report writing.
• 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

Project management

Auditing

Education

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

Professional credentials (CPA, CIA, CCA, CFE, PMP, or PE) preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Construction and Real Estate Advisory Consulting Manager to lead reviews of construction and real estate management processes, delivering best-practice recommendations across capital projects and real estate operations. You will develop client-ready reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive risk management and efficiency.

The role requires five years in related fields, a relevant degree, and credentials like CPA/PMP are preferred; travel up to 25% is