The Sr. 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.
Responsibilities
- Lead targeted and/or comprehensive business assessments and development of implementation strategies and plans for our clients to enhance their operations and efficiency.
- Lead client’s development and execution of comprehensive planning approaches and practices that connect strategic goals and objectives.
- Identify and recommend mitigation for 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.
- Lead 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.
- Advanced expertise 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 across all audiences
- Advanced knowledge of municipal finance principles and practices.
- Advanced skills in competitor analysis and understanding of strategic market insights.
Experience
- Typically requires a minimum of 20 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.
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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: $129,000 - $177,000
Location B: $142,000 - $194,000
Location C: $155,000 - $212,000
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.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure financing or a related field
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration, finance, environmental engineering, environmental science, or a related field
- Advanced expertise in workforce development, performance improvement, and organizational design
- Strong governance and policy development skills
- Advanced expertise in risk identification, mitigation, and management
- Deep understanding of federal and state funding programs
- Advanced knowledge of municipal finance principles and practices
- Advanced skills in competitor analysis and strategic market insights
- Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, interview, presentation, and technical writing skills
What We Do
Headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., Brown and Caldwell is an employee-owned firm with 2,100+ professionals serving clients locally and globally from 52 locations. We are the largest engineering and construction firm solely focused on the U.S. water and environmental sectors. Our creative designs and progressive solutions have helped municipal, federal and private organizations overcome their most complex environmental challenges. We offer a comprehensive range of engineering, scientific, consulting and construction services and all the essential ingredients® for a successful project and a standout experience. We are passionate about delivering exceptional service, collaborating with clients, adding value through innovation and building relationships that last. This passion dates back to Ken Brown and Dave Caldwell, who, since founding the company in 1947, stood out for their ability to solve engineering challenges, apply technology to emerging environmental problems, and serve their community. Service, great technical solutions, innovation. These are the qualities our founders carried forward as the world changed and the company grew into what it is today. Now, more than 75 years later, these qualities are just as important – essential, really – to Brown and Caldwell and to our clients.
