EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Corporate Real Estate - Transactions - Director

EY•Atlanta, GA

8d•$220,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EY-Parthenon's unique combination of transformative strategy, transactions and corporate finance delivers real-world value – solutions that work in practice, not just on paper. 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 – enabling you to shape your future with confidence. EY has built an industry leading Corporate Real Estate (CRE) practice. We work with our clients to address their most complex CRE issues and challenges. We advise our clients on strategic, operational, and analytical matters. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a broad scope of engagements, mentoring and formal learning. That's how we develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our commitments to our stakeholders. In doing so, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients, and for our communities. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global EY real estate network that delivers high quality advice through every phase of the real estate lifecycle. You will leverage EY’s global network to support various account teams, service lines, and solutions in order to tackle some of the largest and most complex corporate real estate and workplace challenges facing our clients.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Finance, or other business-related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
Credible, related work experience, supporting business development and driving delivery of strategic projects for a large client or set of clients in the field of corporate real estate, management consulting, workplace consulting, or technology consulting.
Knowledge and experience in at least three of the core corporate real estate consulting disciplines of operating model design, organizational design, and service delivery, as well as portfolio, workplace, occupancy, location, sustainability, technology, digital workplace strategy, and M&A/Divestiture support.
Experience supporting project management activities, such as resource planning, schedule development, engagement pricing, and budget management.
Excellent analytical skills and the confidence to translate complex data into meaningful insights.
Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting relationships both internally and externally.
Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
High proficiency with the MS Office Suite of Products.
Must either 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.

Nice To Haves

Prior professional services or management consulting experience.
Graduate degree in a relevant field/discipline is preferred.
Established networking skills.
Professional accreditation in real estate, design, engineering, construction, project management and process improvements, such as PE, PMP, CCIM, QCPR, MCR, SLCR, CPM and Lean Six Sigma.
Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

Responsibilities

Make intelligent and informed decisions about people, place, and technology.
Work on strategic and/or operational corporate real estate issues.
Work with practice leadership and client management to deliver innovative solutions.
Manage and execute projects across all sectors, supporting our client service teams across a national practice.
Develop innovative approaches to completing scopes of work.
Participate in team problem solving efforts and offer ideas to solve client issues.
Inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
Develop presentation materials, briefings, scorecards, and implementation documents.
Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products.
Assess operating models, organizational structures, and business processes to streamline corporate real estate and facilities management service delivery.
Actively expand consulting skills and professional development through training courses, mentoring, and daily interaction with clients.
Manage the creation of proposals, presentations and other client-facing materials and deliverables.
Communicate EY's point of view on relevant and current CRE topics and trends.
Analyze and draw insights from complex data sets.
Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports.
Work in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients.
Foster and refresh ongoing client relationships.
Mentor and counsel junior staff.