Cost Segregation Associate

Position Summary

KSM’s Real Estate Services Group is seeking a candidate with an engineering and/or construction background to join its advisory team. The successful candidate will use their skills and knowledge to estimate construction costs and potentially calculate/model the energy efficiency of commercial and multifamily real estate projects. This position includes developing a general understanding of depreciation principles and tax credits and will work directly with a team of engineering and tax professionals.

• Review construction cost invoices, blueprints, appraisals, contracts, specifications, and other building documentation to analyze property components, perform cost allocations, and develop estimates for commercial and residential real estate projects.
• Communicate directly with clients and project stakeholders to understand project scope, construction methodologies, building systems, and property improvements in order to identify potential tax benefits and planning opportunities.
• Travel to client property sites as needed to observe building characteristics, verify project details, gather information for analysis, and support the preparation of client deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency in the use of various computer programs, including a strong familiarity with Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, well‑organized, reliable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, perform area, volume, and quantity takeoffs, and understand basic construction processes and methods.
• Direct construction or design experience is a plus.
• Experience working with R.S. Means, Marshall & Swift Valuation Service data, and similar cost database resources is a plus.
• Able to multi‑task and meet deadlines.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee‑based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.