Senior Associate, Infrastructure & Capital Projects (Public Sector & Manufacturing)

About the role

The INFRA practice within Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a Senior Associate to support clients in the Public Sector Services (PSS) area. This role involves working on high-impact projects that address critical infrastructure challenges, improve operational efficiency, and deliver value to public sector stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Client Support: Assist in advising clients on strategic and operational aspects of infrastructure, including portfolio optimization, workplace strategy, facilities management, and lifecycle management of capital assets and fleet.
• Project Delivery: Support project teams in delivering high-quality work, including data analysis, research, and preparation of client deliverables such as reports, presentations, and recommendations.
• Engagement Contribution: Contribute to client engagements by managing assigned tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations.
• Technology Integration: Leverage tools such as AI, automation, and advanced analytics to support project delivery and enhance client outcomes.
• Data Analysis: Perform detailed data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and develop actionable insights for clients.
• Problem Solving: Collaborate with team members to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations for clients.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to support resource management, pipeline tracking, invoicing, and other project-level administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Construction, Construction Management, Real Estate, Finance, Engineering, or Business. Advanced degrees in related fields are a plus but not required.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in construction, construction management, capital projects, corporate real estate, management consulting, or workplace consulting. Experience in supporting the delivery of capital projects, including planning, design, procurement, construction, and operations is required. Familiarity with construction project lifecycle management, including feasibility studies, cost estimation, and risk management is beneficial. Knowledge of corporate real estate operating models and infrastructure portfolio management is a plus. Exposure to construction contracts and delivery methods, such as Design-Build, CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk), and Public-Private Partnerships (P3), is preferred.
• Security Clearance: Candidate must either possess an active security clearance or have the ability to obtain one, as required for working with clients.
• Attributes: Strong commercial mindset with a focus on delivering value to PSS clients. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment. Willingness to travel locally and nationally to meet project and client needs.