Construction Real Estate Advisory Services - Business Transformation - Staff 2 (NYC)

Location:US-NY-New York Job Number:NEW00020 Employee Status : Regular Job Type :Experienced Schedule : Full-time Description 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 Corporate Real Estate professionals incorporates real estate into the business planning process to achieve strategic goals, yield continued cost savings, provide long-term improvements, and equip our clients with the tools to help them operate more efficiently. Service offerings are classified into three categories: Portfolio Strategy, Operational Strategy, and Delivery Strategy.Portfolio Strategy includes strategic portfolio planning and rationalization, workplace management, and location advisory. Operational Strategy includes operational and cost reduction strategy and sourcing strategy. Delivery Strategy includes outsource vendor selection, risk management, and program management. ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate a basic understanding of real estate concepts. Create work products such as detailed analyses and engagement documentation. Maintain a strong client focus by effectively serving client needs. Stay informed of emerging technical issues and 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. Demonstrate proficiency in technology tools such as Microsoft Office and apply this knowledge in support of the project teams.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 either Accounting, Math, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Law, Business Management or related field OR have corporate work/internship experience in the real estate industry Strong interest in the Real Estate 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 WordSuccessful 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.