About the Role
The Infrastructure Advisory team advises public sector and private sector organizations on the delivery of complex capital projects and programs. As part of our team, you'll provide expertise to clients on the design and delivery of transformative projects, program and commercial strategy approaches, and improvement of capital programs while ensuring project success within constrained budgets and challenging situations. You will work across many sectors providing services across the project lifecycle from project feasibility, governance, procurement and transaction support, financial modeling and business cases to project delivery and operational readiness.
Responsibilities
- Lead the drafting of reports and information of a financial nature, business cases and analyses related to various procurement methods
- Coordinate the preparation of proposals
- Oversee the development and review of complex financial models
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement and community consultation activities to identify project objectives and community needs
- Participate in the development of the strategic planning and financial structuring of capital and infrastructure projects
- Participate in large and complex procurements, including development and evaluation of procurement documents and information memorandums
- Advise clients on best practices in the management of capital and infrastructure projects, and support clients in the implementation of these recommendations
- Define and analyze business cases, perform needs assessments, develop phasing plans for capital projects, and conduct procurement options analyses
- Provide financial analysis and funding strategy assessments
- Conduct benchmarking and best practice research analyses and state of the market studies
- Perform due diligence and detailed analyses that inform the development of comprehensive strategies and business plans in support of client investments
- Apply exceptional writing skills to prepare reports for a broad variety of assignments
- Contribute to winning proposals and participate in compelling client presentations
Requirements
- University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, or a related mix of academic and practical experience in the built environment
- 5+ years of experience in similar advisory role, consulting to public and private sector clients
- A broad consulting skill set including strong presentation and stakeholder facilitation, business case and report writing, organizational and analytical skills
- Strong communication, presentation and writing skills, including the ability to understand and effectively summarize complex documents
- Proven technical and analytical capabilities, including 5+ years of experience in financial analysis and financial modeling (e.g., project finance discounted cash flow models)
- Knowledge of various project delivery methodologies (e.g., DBB, DB, CM, PDB, P3) and procurement processes
- Confidence, desire and ability to quickly learn all aspects of infrastructure development
- Excels in a dynamic and rapidly growing work environment, managing multiple assignments concurrently
- Strong financial analytical skills, along with an understanding of financial information related to capital asset development and redevelopment
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interpret and compile information, and articulate and present findings
- Exceptional writing ability and aptitude for compiling clear and concise summaries, reports and recommendations that provide outstanding value to clients
- Projects a positive outlook and demonstrates an energetic disposition with clients, along with the ability to effectively influence positive client decisions
- Excellent relationship-building skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and external industry subject matter experts
- High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis. The employer does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Financial modeling
- Project finance discounted cash flow models
- Presentation
- Stakeholder facilitation
- Business case development
- Report writing
- Organizational skills
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Verbal communication
- Relationship-building skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving skills
Location
- Canada
Work Type
- Hybrid Flexible Work Environment
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Manager
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- University degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Engineering, or a related mix of academic and practical experience
- MBA or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an asset
- CAPM/PMP is an asset
- LEAN/Six Sigma is an asset
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 to $120,000
- Annual bonus opportunities are in addition to base salary.
Benefits
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Mentorship and Leadership development programs
About the Company
- Colliers Project Leaders is a team committed to projects that make a difference in communities and for the people who live there.
- We deliver capital project solutions that strengthen the built environment, partnering with our clients to bring critical infrastructure and complex building projects to life.
- Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 18,000 professionals operating in 63 countries.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
- If you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
