AVP/VP, Technical Due Diligence Advisor - Infrastructure Transactions
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced professional to help us 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.
Key Responsibilities
Driving Strategic Growth: 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 the TDD Market: Technical Due Diligence Leadership: Lead and deliver technical due diligence for Transport/Energy/Social assets. Conduct site visits and assess asset condition, performance, and risks
Project Management: 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
Client Advisory: 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
Risk Assessment: 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
Reporting & Communication: Prepare clear, client-ready reports and presentations tailored to investor audiences. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Business Development: Build and maintain meaningful client relationships, expand service offerings, and lead proposal development. Help grow Steer's presence in new asset types and geographies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial) or related field; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of professional experience in infrastructure sector and/or design/construction/operation/maintenance work experience. Having 4+ years in an advisory firm would be an advantage
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. Desirable fluent speaking in at least another language (e.g. Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, etc.)
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
3% 401(k)/RRSP contribution
Discretionary annual bonus
Gross paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days - up to 44 days (US) and 47 days (Canada) annually
Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the firm
Commuter benefits (US)
Why People Choose Steer
A culture that values collaboration, where you can work in partnership with teammates from around the world
Projects that create tangible improvements in how people move and connect, impacting the daily lives of millions of people
Expert colleagues who are passionate about the future of mobility and cities
The flexibility to build your professional skills and a consulting practice in a way that matches your ambition
Our Commitment to Fairness & Inclusion
We recruit based on capability — not background or pedigree — and our interviewers are trained to run fair and inclusive processes that give every candidate an equitable opportunity to succeed
We provide accommodations throughout the hiring process and during employment to ensure everyone can participate fully