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Steer · 1 month ago

AVP/VP, Technical Due Diligence Advisor - Infrastructure Transactions

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $280K/yr

10+ years exp

Steer North America is a leading consultancy focused on improving critical services and infrastructure. They are seeking an experienced Technical Due Diligence Advisor to support investors and lenders in making informed financing and acquisition decisions while driving the growth of their TDD Practice.

CommercialCustomer ServiceManagement ConsultingProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Help drive the growth of the TDD Practice in alignment with broader business objectives, with responsibility for identifying opportunities, driving growth and growing revenue

Act as a technical and thought leader both internally and externally in the market

Collaborate with internal leadership to implement strategic planning, sales, and marketing initiatives

Lead and deliver technical due diligence for Transport/Energy/Social assets. Conduct site visits and assess asset condition, performance, and risks

Manage multi-disciplinary teams across geographies, languages, time-zones and cultures, integrating external specialists and internal colleagues to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective outcomes

Translate technical findings into actionable insights for investors and stakeholders. Collaborate with Financial, Traffic & Revenue and Environmental, Social and Governance due diligence teams to produce integrated reports

Identify and evaluate technical and operational risks of infrastructure assets, including but not limited to, contractual and risk allocation, construction approach and schedule, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and OPEX, lifecycle plans and CAPEX, and propose mitigation strategies

Prepare clear, client-ready reports and presentations tailored to investor audiences. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Build and maintain meaningful client relationships, expand service offerings, and lead proposal development. Help grow Steer's presence in new asset types and geographies

Qualification

Technical Due DiligenceInfrastructure Sector ExperienceProject ManagementRisk AssessmentFinancial Model UnderstandingAnalytical SkillsClient AdvisoryTeam CoordinationFluent in Another LanguageCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field

10+ years of professional experience in infrastructure sector and/or design/construction/operation/maintenance work experience

Proven track record in technical due diligence and transaction advisory to Lenders, Investors and Sponsors for Transport/Energy/Social infrastructure assets

Previous experience and knowledge of the PPP model in North America, Project Finance, M&A, and technical and commercial risk assessment

Strong analytical skills and proficiency in interpreting engineering data and operational metrics

Market knowledge to position for and win new TDD projects in NA

Ability to guide project delivery, proposing action plans and demonstrating confidence in decision making

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing complex workstreams under tight transaction timelines

Ability to interface confidently with clients, legal and financial advisors, and institutional investors, supporting negotiations and Q&A processes

Understanding of financial model inputs (CAPEX, OPEX, lifecycle costs) and contractual arrangements, and their implications on valuation and bankability

Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally