BRS Real Estate Advisory Services--Construction Advisory Staff 2 - 00J3O

Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) practice, a specialty advisory practice within Assurance & Advisory Business Services, provides comprehensive risk services through a suite of strategic, outsourcing, and industry-focused operational solutions that help companies around the world evaluate and enhance their risk management and business process functions. The Real Estate Advisory Services (REAS) group is a domain within the RAS 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 fundamental understanding of real estate ownership and development concepts. Create work products such as detailed analyses, abstracts of contracts, construction project meeting minutes, and engagement documentation. Stay informed of emerging technical issues and current business and economic developments. Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs. Stay abreast of current business and economic developments relevant to the client's business. Display teamwork, integrity and leadership. Support colleagues and value others' contributions. Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment. 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. Understand E&Y's service lines, and actively encourage team members to contribute ideas. To qualify, candidates must have: A Bachelor's or Master's degree Major or coursework emphasis in Architecture, Accounting, Building Systems, Engineering, Math, or related field OR have corporate work/internship experience in the construction industry Strong interest in the construction industry Ability to develop highly creative solutions to complex issues Effective verbal and written communication skills Be highly flexible, personable, and demonstrate an ability to quickly adapt to new environments and situations Strong PC skills and proficiency with Excel and Word 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. Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people. To apply for this position, please submit your resume electronically to www.ey.com/us/apply in addition to any career center application procedures. NY-New York