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

Location: New York, Hoboken, Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston - Clarendon, Detroit, McLean, San Francisco, Chicago, Houston, Seattle, Dallas At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. The opportunity 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. Your Key Responsibilities As a Senior Associate - Consultant within EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Corporate Real Estate – Capital Projects practice, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most complex and large-scale capital programs and projects across various industries including power generation, utilities, energy, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, government and public sector, and other capital-intensive sectors. Projects may include conventional and renewable generation facilities, grid and transmission infrastructure, industrial facilities, data center developments, and other major infrastructure investments. Moreover, you will have the opportunity to help clients solve complex problems, develop innovative solutions, and improve performance and resiliency related to the planning, development, delivery, financing, governance, and execution of major capital programs and projects. A Senior Associate – Consultant will support and lead engagements related to the client services described below, oversee project delivery and client deliverables, manage engagement economics including budgeting, forecasting, and billing, help 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. Client services may include, but are not limited to, the following: Strategic program and project advisory services Capital project planning, development, and execution support Independent project, commercial, and technical assessments Program governance, organization, and controls optimization Program and project risk management Project management office (PMO) design and implementation Cost, schedule, and performance evaluation Capital program controls, key performance indicators and reporting Contracting, procurement, and commercial advisory support Contractor compliance, cost evaluation, and recovery Infrastructure, power generation, and energy project advisory Financing, investment, and business case support Regulatory, stakeholder, and permitting coordination Independent evaluation of program and project performance Integrity and compliance monitoring Program and project technology and data strategy and optimization Skills And Attributes For Success Business and Commercially Driven – work in a fast-paced, exciting environment with strong business acumen to drive value to our clients. Capability Development – contribute to our practice development initiatives, supporting the continued focus on our team as a great place to work. Learning – learn and develop technical and personal skills to support achievement of career goals, through a blend of structured learning, coaching and experiences. Building Relationships – cultivate strong working relationships with clients and support to key decision makers. Inspire teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members and use current technology/analytical and reporting 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 capital program management and project delivery. Manage the creation of proposals, presentations and other client-facing materials and deliverables. Communicate EY's point of view on relevant and current topics and trends in the capital program and projects arena. Analyze and draw insights from complex data sets. Conduct relevant research, data analysis, benchmarking and create reports. Client-service oriented work ethic, driven by a desire to act. Strong interpersonal and relationship building capabilities. Outstanding listening, written and oral communication skills. Exceptional ability to present and articulate ideas through storytelling. Passion for strategic and creative problem solving. Intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity. Comfort working across multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and distributed teams. Eagerness to mentor and counsel junior staff. Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments. To qualify for the role, you must have A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Business, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, or related field and 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience which may include, but is not limited to, management consulting, project management, construction management, architecture, and/or other 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. You 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. Ideally, you will have 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. What We Look For We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real estate and have 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 What We Offer You At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $130,000 to $205,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. 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