About our client
We are working with a growing, entrepreneurial infrastructure developer and investor. The team has an excellent track record and the Senior Associate/VP role is broad.
What the job involves
- Accountable for the bid development process, from opportunity identification to bid submission
- Identify project risks and devise appropriate risk management plans
- Manage the overall development timeline and progressing bid deliverables
- Formulate and implement development strategies to maximize commercial outcomes
- Develop resourcing models and bid budgets in conjunction with the senior team members
- Oversee consultants, especially design and technical consultants to optimize and value-engineer proposals in accordance with the technical requirements and specifications
- Work closely with the project finance team to optimize commercial model inputs
- Provide support to the financing team in bank negotiations
- Collaborate with the legal team on the development of project documentation
- Lead the negotiations of commercial agreements
- Prepare and present project briefs and investment memos to management and executive committees
- Identify and assess new business opportunities that align with the company's strategic interests
- Engage with potential investors and partners, including identifying potential collaborations
Who we are looking for
- Experience in project development, infrastructure investments, or construction management
- Experience as transaction lead on 4+ PPP bid submissions
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of project financing and debt raising process
- Exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience in managing PPP bid submissions
- Strong understanding of legal and commercial aspects of project documentation
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse and assess risks and returns
- Proven ability to think creatively, develop new logics, and solve complex problems in innovative ways
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently
- Proactive thinking to anticipate and resolve potential issues
- Experience in project development, private equity, M&A or investment banking would be a significant advantage
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, or similar fields
- PMP and other professional designations considered an asset
