Vice President, Project Finance & Commercial

The Company – Plenary is a leading specialized developer of long-term Public-Private Partnership (P3) projects. Since its inception in 2005, we have built a portfolio of 65 projects and more than USD $41 billion / CAD $54.5 billion in North American assets under management. We deliver first-class infrastructure, build the right delivery solutions, and inspire people with our vision for transformational spaces.

Why work for Plenary?

Our focus is on empowering our employees, driving results, building strong camaraderie, and celebrating our wins as a team. Our people and workplace culture are our driving forces to bring infrastructure to life.

About the role

As a Vice President, Project Finance & Commercial in the Development Services business unit, you will be a leading member of the team responsible for securing and developing early-stage public infrastructure projects as well as the commercial and financial structuring of projects that advance through the development process. You will develop and deliver innovative, cost-effective, and financeable infrastructure projects with a particular focus on forecasting and optimizing revenue generation from infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial and commercial structuring of development-stage public infrastructure projects (transportation, energy, water, digital infra).
• Collaborate with the internal development team in the overall management of the development process and counterparty negotiations.
• Develop business cases, revenue forecasts, and feasibility analysis for a diverse range of project and asset types, with a focus on identifying new revenue generation and value maximization opportunities.
• Oversee and manage team members who build detailed cash flow models for infrastructure projects, including P3 and private development structures. Provide direction for financial and other scenario analyses.
• Lead the analysis of funding opportunities and strategies, including grants and governmental lending programs, and pursue where appropriate.
• Lead commercial negotiations with contract counterparties (in coordination with development and legal teams), including negotiation and documentation of appropriate risk allocation.
• Oversee the drafting of financial and commercial sections of proposals, board materials, and investment committee documents.
• Prepare financing plans, credit term sheets, and funding applications.
• Handle internal project management and reporting tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, engineering, business, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of experience in real estate, energy, or infrastructure development (principal or advisory role), investment banking, project finance, or related field.
• Experience with structured debt and equity financing, familiarity with the development and use of cash flow models, and knowledge of financing and funding tools applicable to infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with real estate and/or infrastructure contract structures and ability to negotiate commercial terms with project owners, subcontractors, and offtakers.
• Experience with public-private partnerships and similar structures is desirable but not required.
• Excellent presentation, writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities; strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k plan with employer contribution.
• Four weeks' vacation plus public holidays and other discretionary leave.
• Long-term development opportunities and ability to be part of an exciting and growing industry.