Being part of a dynamic, growing organization offers an exciting career path full of opportunity. Ernst & Young Advisory Services is a $4 billion global practice, with 18,000 professionals. With an overall Advisory market of $150 billion, there's tremendous potential for growth - and we're prepared to tap into that potential. Our Advisory team takes a strategic approach to helping clients improve and sustain their business performance. In today's complex business environment, that means understanding the relationship between risk and performance improvement, and applying our knowledge to help clients achieve their business objectives.
 
When you're on our Advisory team, you specialize in a particular competency - Risk, Performance Improvement, or IT Risk & Assurance. You also have the opportunity to work across disciplines with professionals who have broad industry sector experience and deep subject-matter knowledge. In Advisory, our growth strategy focuses on being account-centric, issue-based and competency-driven. That's what differentiates Ernst & Young in the Advisory marketplace.
 
Our Risk team helps clients address compliance, financial, operational and strategic risk. We provide services such as enterprise risk management, internal audit and internal controls, and climate change and sustainability.
 
The opportunity is now. If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential - Ernst & Young Advisory Services is for you.
 
The Real Estate Advisory Services (REAS) group is a domain within the Advisory Services practice, which specializes in advising clients on creating operational efficiencies and reducing operational costs and business risks. Typical clients include real estate, hospitality, and construction clients as well as the corporate real estate organizations of Fortune 500 companies.
 
Our team of Construction professionals assists companies in determining project contract strategies, implementing cost control and capital management systems and developing and overseeing construction schedules and costs. Service offerings are classified into three categories: Strategic Service Offerings, Construction Process Offerings, and Cost Management Offerings.
 
Strategic Service Offerings include strategic planning and project management oversight.
 
Construction Process Offerings encompass construction program advisory services including independent program reviews, steering committee support, on-going monitoring, project management oversight, project process improvements, contract compliance evaluations and EPC project risk assessments.
 
Cost Management Offerings include construction cost evaluations, assisting in claims avoidance and dispute resolutions to identify and reduce cost overcharges, internal audit support, construction litigation support, and cost segregation services to minimize taxes and construction cost audits.
 
Responsibilities
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of complex construction concepts. Collaborate to create a plan for determining strategies and accomplishing objectives. Participate in the advisory engagement and communicate complex construction issues to the team and the client. Stay informed of emerging technical issues and current business and economic developments.
 
Develop and maintain productive relationships with client management. Focus on deliverables and prioritize. Manage expectations of service. Develop and successfully manage to the budget. Understand the client's industry and recognize key performance drivers and business trends.
 
Develop people. Delegate work effectively. Review work performed by the staff, conduct performance reviews, and contribute to on-the-job feedback/training. Foster teamwork and innovative thinking. Understand and follow workplace policies.
 
Commit to developing knowledge. Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery. Respect/protect client information. Maintain an educational program to continually develop skills.
 
Generate new business opportunities. Understand Ernst &Young's service lines and actively assess/present ways they can serve and bring value to clients. Develop long-term relationships and networks.
 
To qualify, candidates must have:

    * a bachelor's degree and approximately 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 4 years of related work experience
    * a degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
    * a minimum of 3+ years related experience in Real Estate and Construction industry
    * strong fundamental design and construction project management skills including solid project controls/project engineering and/or cost engineering experience desired
    * blueprint reading, construction cost estimation, and construction industry work experience required
    * proficiency with Excel and Word, MS Office and Lotus Notes
    * strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
    * demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic
    * experience and interest in recruiting and professional development

CPA/CA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA, MRICS, PMP or CCIM certification desired. Non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire. Based on an individual's professional background, area of expertise, or industry focus, we recognize that other certifications, credentials, or experience may be more relevant than the listed certifications and therefore may be acceptable substitutes with written consent of Ernst & Young's Area and Americas Risk Services leadership. Certifications which have been earned towards obtaining AIA or Professional Engineer licensing are beneficial.
 
Successful candidates must be available to travel as needed within and outside of the U.S. and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. Second language skills and international business experience are preferred.