EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Corporate Real Estate - Capital Projects - Director

EY•Atlanta, GA

2d•$220,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EY-Parthenon's unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions, and corporate finance delivers real-world value. Benefiting from EY’s full spectrum of services, we’ve reimagined strategic consulting to work in a world of increasing complexity. With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity, and Governments every step of the way. EY has built an industry-leading Corporate Real Estate (CRE) practice, advising clients on strategic, operational, and analytical matters related to their most complex CRE issues and challenges. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring, and formal learning, developing outstanding leaders who team to deliver on commitments.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, or related field and 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience.
Significant experience applying technical and commercial knowledge across large capital projects and programs, including project management, engineering, construction management, cost estimating, project controls, scheduling, procurement, contract management, financing, risk management, or related disciplines.
Experience supporting power generation, utility, energy, infrastructure, industrial, transportation, data center, or other large-scale capital projects is strongly preferred.
A valid passport is required.
High proficiency with the MS Office Suite of Products.
Must reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.
Highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real estate and a very strong attention to detail.
Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

Nice To Haves

Prior professional services or management consulting experience.
An advanced degree in engineering or business.
PMP, PE, LEED, CCA, CIA, CCP, and/or Registered Architect certifications.
Established networking skills.
Experience with industry-leading capital project technologies, including Project Management Information Systems (e.g., Procore, Smartsheet, e-Builder, Autodesk Construction Cloud) and advanced reporting and analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Databricks AI/BI, Capitol.ai).
Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

Support and lead engagements related to client services in the Corporate Real Estate – Capital Projects practice.
Oversee project delivery and client deliverables.
Manage engagement economics including budgeting, forecasting, and billing.
Create and foster client relationships.
Support business development efforts by identifying new client opportunities and crafting proposals.
Participate in establishing the firm's point of view and thought leadership on key industry topics.
Mentor and manage high-performing teams of Associates and Consultants.
Provide strategic program and project advisory services.
Offer capital project planning, development, and execution support.
Conduct independent project, commercial, and technical assessments.
Optimize program governance, organization, and controls.
Manage program and project risk.
Design and implement Project Management Offices (PMOs).
Perform cost, schedule, and performance evaluations.
Establish capital program controls, key performance indicators, and reporting.
Provide contracting, procurement, and commercial advisory support.
Conduct contractor compliance, cost evaluation, and recovery.
Offer infrastructure, power generation, and energy project advisory.
Provide financing, investment, and business case support.
Coordinate regulatory, stakeholder, and permitting efforts.
Perform independent evaluation of program and project performance.
Conduct integrity and compliance monitoring.
Develop capital program technology and data strategy and optimization.