Associate - Infrastructure Advisory

At Colliers Project Leaders we deliver capital project solutions that fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. We make a difference in communities and for the people who live there, and we are passionate about it.

As an Associate in the Infrastructure Advisory business unit you will work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

• Provide critical analysis and transaction advisory services to a wide range of infrastructure project sectors including roads, bridges, water/wastewater, district energy systems, hospitals, prisons, airports, schools, defense systems, and ports to determine the best way to finance and procure them for the public sector
• Develop and revise financial models
• Conduct a broad range of market research and analysis, including due diligence review of precedent practices for other infrastructure projects and investments
• Support the development of reports, information memorandums, research, and industry papers
• Prepare business cases, proposals, presentations, and contribute to business development
• Provide commercial and financial analysis of project finance structures, instruments, and pricing
• Draft and review procurement documents and schedules and benchmark against precedent projects
• Advise on alternative financing (e.g., P3, AFP, IPD, oralliancing) and other innovative transaction structures, ensuring the right balance of risk transfer and bankability
• Perform due diligence and detailed analysis that supports 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
• Build understanding of the Canadian advisory marketplace and gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and major infrastructure projects across the country

• University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
• MBA or master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an asset
• CAPM/PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, and Government of Canada security screening reliability status or higher are assets
• 2+ years of experience in a similar advisory role, consulting to public and private sector clients
• Strong presentation and stakeholder facilitation skills, business case and report writing, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Solid financial and Excel modeling skills
• Experience in roads, transportation, buildings, and energy infrastructure is an asset
• Experience with public-private partnerships, alternative financing, procurement, or other collaborative procurement models for the delivery of public infrastructure is an asset
• Proficiency with procurement documents (RFQ, RFP, Project Agreements) and procurement models (traditional, alternative, collaborative) is an asset
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills with the ability to effectively interpret and compile information
• Demonstrated writing ability and aptitude for concise summaries, reports, and recommendations that provide outstanding client value
• Positive outlook and energetic disposition with clients, and effective influence on client decisions
• Excellent relationship‑building skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and external industry experts

Approximate Base Salary Range for Role: $70,000 CAD to $85,000 CAD.

• A culture of caring for our people, clients and communities
• Hybrid Flexible Work Environment
• A supportive onboarding experience
• A paid Volunteer Day
• Significant professional development & training opportunities
• Mentorship & Leadership development programs
• Benefits Program inclusive of a Healthcare Spending Account and Wellness Program

We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Even if you don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professionals operating in 63 countries. Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants’ disability‑related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability‑related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner. Colliers Project Leaders standard recruitment process requires applicants to be subjected to formal background and reference checks prior to their hiring.