Steer
AVP/VP, Technical Due Diligence Advisor - Infrastructure Transactions
Steer, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
AVP/VP, Technical Due Diligence Advisor – Infrastructure Transactions
Base pay: $180,000.00/yr – $280,000.00/yr.
At Steer North America, our vision is a world where the critical services and infrastructure that move our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure.
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced professional to help build and grow our Technical Due Diligence (TDD) Practice in North America. This senior role blends deep engineering and operational expertise with strategic advisory capabilities, supporting investors, lenders, and concessionaires in financing and acquisition decisions. The senior role will drive strategic growth, deliver complex projects, and foster long‑term client relationships within the infrastructure sector.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the growth of the TDD Practice in alignment with broader business objectives.
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.
Translate technical findings into actionable insights for investors and stakeholders; collaborate with other due diligence teams to produce integrated reports.
Identify and evaluate technical and operational risks, including contractual risk allocation, construction approach, schedule, O&M, OPEX, lifecycle plans and CAPEX; propose mitigation strategies.
Prepare clear, client‑ready reports and presentations tailored to investor audiences and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Build and maintain meaningful client relationships, expand service offerings and lead proposal development.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of professional experience in the infrastructure sector and/or design, construction, operation, or maintenance work; 4+ years in an advisory firm advantageous.
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.
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; fluency in at least one additional language desirable.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits For positions in the US we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance; commuter benefits; a group Share Incentive Plan; a 3% 401(k) contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance). We also offer up to 44 paid days off – 20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating holidays, 10 sick days, and 2 volunteering days – and a bi‑annual performance review process.
For positions in Canada we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance; a group Share Incentive Plan; a 3% RRSP contribution and a discretionary annual bonus (dependent upon individual and company performance). We also offer up to 47 paid days off – 22 vacation days, 13 public holidays, 2 volunteering days, and 10 sick days – and a bi‑annual performance review process.
Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don’t select people based on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographics to the detriment of any others.
Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates. We will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed.
In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well‑being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page
Our social responsibility | Steer (steergroup.com) .
Remote working applications will be considered for this role.
Seniority Level Senior (Director-level)
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Consulting
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At Steer North America, our vision is a world where the critical services and infrastructure that move our communities work better for all of us. Our mission is to be the leading consultancy shaping the future of how people live, work, and connect. We are driven by a passion for creating positive impact through our expertise in critical services and infrastructure.
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced professional to help build and grow our Technical Due Diligence (TDD) Practice in North America. This senior role blends deep engineering and operational expertise with strategic advisory capabilities, supporting investors, lenders, and concessionaires in financing and acquisition decisions. The senior role will drive strategic growth, deliver complex projects, and foster long‑term client relationships within the infrastructure sector.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the growth of the TDD Practice in alignment with broader business objectives.
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.
Translate technical findings into actionable insights for investors and stakeholders; collaborate with other due diligence teams to produce integrated reports.
Identify and evaluate technical and operational risks, including contractual risk allocation, construction approach, schedule, O&M, OPEX, lifecycle plans and CAPEX; propose mitigation strategies.
Prepare clear, client‑ready reports and presentations tailored to investor audiences and communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Build and maintain meaningful client relationships, expand service offerings and lead proposal development.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of professional experience in the infrastructure sector and/or design, construction, operation, or maintenance work; 4+ years in an advisory firm advantageous.
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.
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; fluency in at least one additional language desirable.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits For positions in the US we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance; commuter benefits; a group Share Incentive Plan; a 3% 401(k) contribution and a discretionary yearly bonus based on annual compensation (dependent upon individual and company performance). We also offer up to 44 paid days off – 20 vacation days, 9 public holidays, 3 floating holidays, 10 sick days, and 2 volunteering days – and a bi‑annual performance review process.
For positions in Canada we offer a competitive package of benefits including private medical, dental, and vision insurance; a group Share Incentive Plan; a 3% RRSP contribution and a discretionary annual bonus (dependent upon individual and company performance). We also offer up to 47 paid days off – 22 vacation days, 13 public holidays, 2 volunteering days, and 10 sick days – and a bi‑annual performance review process.
Our evaluation processes are designed around merit and capability. We don’t select people based on the prestige of their educational establishments or other background information. Our interviewers are trained on how to manage selection processes fairly and without bias, and to conduct processes which do not selectively appeal more to one or more demographics to the detriment of any others.
Steer is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all candidates. We will provide accommodation, now or throughout your employment, if needed.
In our commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, Steer has welcomed the creation of various Employee Resource Groups, dedicated to ensuring the support, progression, and well‑being of all employees. For more information, check out our social responsibility page
Our social responsibility | Steer (steergroup.com) .
Remote working applications will be considered for this role.
Seniority Level Senior (Director-level)
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Consulting
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