Senior Manager, Infrastructure Advisory

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination and technology to shape a better world. 

We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our fast-growing Infrastructure Advisory team, known in the industry for advising and delivering some of the most innovative projects and procurements in the US. The ideal candidate will be based in the Los Angeles/San Francisco or Oakland office providing advice to our clients related to the procurement, structuring, and financing of a broad range of infrastructure projects (that include transportation, energy, water, telecommunications, and others) with focus on private sector participation and sustainability principles. They will work with public agencies and private sponsors to develop projects and programs from inception to start of construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and assessment of business cases for greenfield/brownfield projects including P3’s, including analyzing and recommending the optimal project delivery method and working with various client types including developers, investors, debt providers, project sponsors, government agencies.
• Prepare strategies and develop procurement processes for successful project delivery from early-stage planning through financial closing, construction, and operations.
• Review and develop financial models (including performing analysis, projections, value for money assessment) for infrastructure project financing transactions, including risk identification, allocation and assessment.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and mentor and develop mid-level/junior staff to develop analytical and consulting skills.
• Assist clients in managing complex capital project programs, including advising on risk, governance, and organization.
• Develop, manage, and lead client relationships and engagements by leveraging internal and external resources focusing on quality deliverables.
• Identify and lead pre-positioning activities for future work and lead proposal efforts and deliver commercial and financial results for the firm

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or finance with over 10 years (or 6+ years with an MBA) of relevant financial advisory and project management experience
• Experience in infrastructure project delivery, project financing, and expertise in delivering impactful infrastructure projects aligned with a sustainable development agenda.
• Track-record of leading and managing successful teams across multiple engagements.
• Specific sector knowledge in project finance, financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and risk management with advanced quantitative skills
• Knowledge of the commercial and procurement aspects of public-private partnerships and project financing transactions.
• Excellent commercial, organizational, presentation, and writing skills are required. A range of language skills are an advantage with Spanish fluency a plus.
• Willing to travel to suit our client’s needs (both domestic and international travel).

Hiring Range: The good faith base salary hiring range for this job performed in California is $130,000 and $190,000. Benefits are not included in the base salary range. Summary of benefits are included in this posting with details provided to applicants at the time of interview. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of California will differ.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.

 Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available. 

Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability. LI-NN1

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