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Senior Director of Infrastructure Financing

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In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
117K-191K Annually
Senior level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Chicago, IL, USA
117K-191K Annually
Senior level
Lead infrastructure financing and municipal utility finance efforts including financial analysis, capital improvement planning, rate studies, budgeting, funding strategy development, and grant/loan management. Provide strategic guidance, risk identification and governance, mentor staff, and optimize federal and state funding opportunities to support clients' financial stability and growth.
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The Senior Director of Infrastructure Financing role is responsible for key financial planning and strategic funding activities within BC’s comprehensive assessment, analysis, development, and implementation of transformation strategies for clients’ businesses. This position leads financial analysis, capital improvement planning, rate studies, budgeting, identifying funding sources, developing funding strategies, and managing grant and loan applications to promote clients' financial stability and growth. This role is self-directed with little oversight.

This role is responsible for key financial planning activities within BC’s comprehensive assessment, analysis, development, and implementation of transformation strategies for clients’ businesses. Leading financial analysis, capital improvement planning, rate studies, budgeting, developing financing strategies, and managing clients' financial stability and growth.  

Responsibilities   

  • Guide targeted and/or comprehensive business assessments and development of implementation strategies and plans for our clients to enhance their operations and efficiency. 
  • Provide guidance and support in the client’s development of comprehensive planning approaches and practices that connect strategic goals and objectives to implementation.  
  • Identify potential risks to both BC and the client organization and ensure proper governance and policy development. 
  • Work within federal and state funding programs to optimize funding opportunities. 
  • Support and actively participate in key municipal finance initiatives within the organization. 
  • Lead infrastructure financing efforts, with a focus on municipal utility finance. 
  • Analyze market trends through competitor research and deliver valuable insights into industry developments. 
  • Lead the development of strategies for funding and financing to support infrastructure 
  • Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs. 

Mentorship 

  • Provide mentorship, guidance, support, and knowledge-sharing to help less experienced team members develop their skills and grow within their roles. 

Skills and Competencies 

  • Capable of researching, developing, and effectively communicating a client’s key business factors. 
  • Experienced in workforce development, performance improvement, and organizational design.  
  • Strong in governance and policy development.  
  • Excellent facilitation and interview skills.  
  • Effective communicator, both in writing and speaking, with strong presentation abilities.  
  • Advanced expertise in risk identification, mitigation, and management. 
  • Deep understanding of federal and state funding programs.  
  • Possess advanced technical writing skills, capable of clearly communicating technical information both in writing and orally to clients. 
  • Solid knowledge of municipal finance principles and practices.  
  • Advanced skills in competitor analysis and strategic market insights.  

Experience 

  • Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in infrastructure financing or a related relevant field. 

Education 

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business administration, finance, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field is required. 

Salary Range: The anticipated starting pay range for this position is based on the employee’s primary work location and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  These ranges may be modified in the future.   

Location A:$117,000 - $159,000Location B:$128,000 - $175,000Location C:$140,000 - $191,000

You can view which BC location applies to you here. If you have any questions, please speak with your Recruiter.  

Benefits and Other Compensation:  We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee health, performance, and success which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time off and parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, performance-based bonus eligibility, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance and long-term care insurance. Click here to see our full list of benefits.  

About Brown and Caldwell   

Headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, Brown and Caldwell is a full-service environmental engineering and construction services firm with 50 offices and over 2,100 professionals across North America and the Pacific. For more than 75 years, we have created leading-edge environmental solutions for municipalities, private industry, and government agencies. We strive to be the company of choice—to our clients, who benefit from our passion for delivering exceptional quality, and to our employees, present and future, who share our commitment to client service, collaboration, and innovation. Join us, and you will find a home where you can do your best work, reach new levels of expertise, and enjoy exceptional development opportunities. For more information, visit www.brownandcaldwell.com  

This position is subject to a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.   

Notice to Third Party Agencies: Brown and Caldwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request with Brown and Caldwell, Brown and Caldwell reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.    

Brown and Caldwell is proud to be an EEO/AAP Employer. Brown and Caldwell encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Brown and Caldwell ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.

 

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