Alava Consulting · 4 days ago
Project Development Advisor
Washington, DC
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAlava Consulting is looking for a Project Development Advisor for a one year contract, located in Washington, DC. In this role, you will advance projects involving chilled water, steam, electrical distribution, HVAC, and renewable energy systems, ensuring they are technically sound and financially justified.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Jason Price
Responsibilities
Lead preparation of feasibility studies, business cases, and conceptual design packages for capital projects
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and risk assessments in collaboration with Engineering Advisors and Delivery teams
Support project approval processes by preparing funding documentation, presentations, and supporting materials
Ensure smooth handoff of developed projects to the Project Delivery team with complete technical and financial documentation
Review contractor and consultant deliverables for consistency, accuracy, and alignment
Participate in the maintenance of the project pipeline, milestone schedules, and funding forecasts
Support risk management, contract governance, and scope control throughout development stages
Serve as the day-to-day interface with University stakeholders during the project development phase
Foster collaboration and problem-solving among multidisciplinary teams to advance complex infrastructure projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
8–10 years of progressive experience in capital project development, utility infrastructure, or large-scale campus/municipal projects
Strong understanding of technical, financial, and contractual elements of infrastructure development
Demonstrated experience preparing project approval documentation and feasibility studies
Proficiency with lifecycle cost analysis, business case modeling, and capital planning tools
Exceptional communication and presentation skills for stakeholder and executive engagement
Collaborative and empathetic approach to balancing competing priorities and stakeholder interests
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Experience with public-private partnerships (P3s)
Familiarity with university or campus utility systems
Company
Alava Consulting
Alava Consulting specializes in the fields of staffing and recruiting.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jason Price
Managing Partner
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