EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Corporate Real Estate - Director
Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd, Chicago, IL, United States
EY-Parthenon - Strategy and Execution - Corporate Real Estate - Director
Location: Chicago (flexible within the region)
Join EY-Parthenon’s Corporate Real Estate practice to help CEOs, boards, investors, private equity and governments shape their real‑estate strategy. You will work on high‑profile CRE engagements across various sectors, leveraging EY’s global network to deliver innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic and operational CRE projects, focusing on operating‑model design, service delivery, M&A support, portfolio strategy, and digital workplace.
Partner with practice leaders and client management to deliver innovative, data‑driven solutions.
Develop and present insights, scorecards, and implementation documents to clients.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
Act as a trusted advisor, communicating EY’s perspective on CRE trends and best practices.
Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Innovative problem‑solving and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data sets.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building capabilities.
Comfortable working across multidisciplinary, collaborative, and distributed teams.
Passion for strategic and creative problem solving and a curiosity for ambiguity.
Ability to mentor and counsel junior staff.
Strong communication – written and oral – and storytelling ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Finance, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Credible experience in business development and strategic project delivery in corporate real‑estate, management consulting, workplace consulting, or technology consulting.
Knowledge of at least three core CRE consulting disciplines (operating‑model design, organizational design, service delivery, portfolio, workplace, occupancy, location, sustainability, technology, digital workplace strategy, and M&A/Divestiture support).
Experience in project‑management activities: resource planning, schedule development, engagement pricing, and budget management.
Excellent analytical skills and confidence translating complex data into actionable insights.
Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, fostering long‑lasting internal and external relationships.
Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
Residence within commutable distance to the assigned office location.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
Preferred Experience
Prior professional services or management consulting experience.
Graduate degree in a relevant field.
Professional accreditation in real estate, design, engineering, construction, project management or process improvements (e.g., PE, PMP, CCIM, QCPR, MCR, SLCR, CPM, Lean Six Sigma).
Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot.
What We Look For We seek highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real‑estate and a strong attention to detail. Teamwork, adaptability to changing requirements, and a client‑service orientation are critical.
Benefits
Competitive salary range: $115,100 to $239,800 (geography, education, experience, and skill set considered).
Medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans, and flexible paid time off.
Hybrid work model: most client‑serving roles work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement.
Flexible vacation policy and time‑off for EY paid holidays, seasonal breaks, and personal/family care.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or requesting an accommodation, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 (Option 2 for candidate queries).
Application Information We accept applications for this position on an on‑going basis.
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Join EY-Parthenon’s Corporate Real Estate practice to help CEOs, boards, investors, private equity and governments shape their real‑estate strategy. You will work on high‑profile CRE engagements across various sectors, leveraging EY’s global network to deliver innovative solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic and operational CRE projects, focusing on operating‑model design, service delivery, M&A support, portfolio strategy, and digital workplace.
Partner with practice leaders and client management to deliver innovative, data‑driven solutions.
Develop and present insights, scorecards, and implementation documents to clients.
Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
Act as a trusted advisor, communicating EY’s perspective on CRE trends and best practices.
Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
Skills and Attributes for Success
Innovative problem‑solving and presentation skills.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to extract insights from complex data sets.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building capabilities.
Comfortable working across multidisciplinary, collaborative, and distributed teams.
Passion for strategic and creative problem solving and a curiosity for ambiguity.
Ability to mentor and counsel junior staff.
Strong communication – written and oral – and storytelling ability.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to travel and work beyond standard hours when required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Finance, or a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Credible experience in business development and strategic project delivery in corporate real‑estate, management consulting, workplace consulting, or technology consulting.
Knowledge of at least three core CRE consulting disciplines (operating‑model design, organizational design, service delivery, portfolio, workplace, occupancy, location, sustainability, technology, digital workplace strategy, and M&A/Divestiture support).
Experience in project‑management activities: resource planning, schedule development, engagement pricing, and budget management.
Excellent analytical skills and confidence translating complex data into actionable insights.
Experience leading and managing in complex business environments.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills, fostering long‑lasting internal and external relationships.
Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
Residence within commutable distance to the assigned office location.
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
Preferred Experience
Prior professional services or management consulting experience.
Graduate degree in a relevant field.
Professional accreditation in real estate, design, engineering, construction, project management or process improvements (e.g., PE, PMP, CCIM, QCPR, MCR, SLCR, CPM, Lean Six Sigma).
Knowledge of how to leverage firm‑approved AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot.
What We Look For We seek highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real‑estate and a strong attention to detail. Teamwork, adaptability to changing requirements, and a client‑service orientation are critical.
Benefits
Competitive salary range: $115,100 to $239,800 (geography, education, experience, and skill set considered).
Medical, dental, pension and 401(k) plans, and flexible paid time off.
Hybrid work model: most client‑serving roles work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement.
Flexible vacation policy and time‑off for EY paid holidays, seasonal breaks, and personal/family care.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or requesting an accommodation, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3 (Option 2 for candidate queries).
Application Information We accept applications for this position on an on‑going basis.
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