Strategic Capital Projects & Real Estate Manager

US Diversity Job Search; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Consulting Manager in the Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice to perform construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments across the United States. This role emphasizes delivering best-practice consulting for capital projects and real estate operations, while expanding industry knowledge and client relationships.

The candidate will lead fieldwork, collaborate with project teams, and support engagements from acquisition

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in construction or real estate consulting.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Accounting, or related field; professional certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of construction phases, procurement, contract administration, scheduling, cost estimating, and reporting.
• Experience with contract compliance audits and CAM reconciliations preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, client-facing reports.
• 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

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

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

CPA/CIA/CCA/CFE/PMP/PE preferred

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Consulting Manager in the Construction and Real Estate Advisory practice to perform construction program reviews, contract cost audits, and real estate management assessments across the United States. This role emphasizes delivering best-practice consulting for capital projects and real estate operations, while expanding industry knowledge and client relationships.

The candidate will lead fieldwork, collaborate with project teams, and support engagements from acquisition