Technical Director - Operational and Technical Due Diligence

Description

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INFRA North America is seeking a seasoned Technical Director to lead operational and technical due diligence for transportation and logistics assets across North America. This role requires deep expertise in the engineering, design, construction, maintenance, and operations of infrastructure assets such as ports, rail networks, highways, and warehousing facilities energy infrastructure. The Technical Director will work closely with the Director/Senior Director of Investor Relations and Due Diligence, as well as financial due diligence colleagues outside the North America Transportation and Logistics Practice, to provide clients with comprehensive technical and operational insights critical to their investment decisions.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and Head of the INFRA North America Transportation and Logistics Practice, this role is essential to delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

* Technical Due Diligence Leadership:
Lead the execution of operational and technical due diligence, including on-site assessments where applicable, for transportation and logistics assets (e.g., airports, rail systems, intermodal facilities, distribution hubs).

* Asset Expertise:
Apply in-depth knowledge of engineering, design, construction, maintenance, and operations to evaluate asset condition, performance, risks, and optimization opportunities.

* Client

Collaboration:

Partner with the Director/Senior Director of Investor Relations and Due Diligence to translate technical findings into actionable insights for investors, ensuring alignment with their investment goals.

* Cross-Functional Integration:
Collaborate with financial due diligence colleagues outside the department to deliver holistic due diligence reports that meet client needs for both technical and financial clarity.

* Field Assessments:
Conduct on-site inspections and assessments as needed, providing hands-on analysis of asset functionality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

* Risk Identification:
Identify technical and operational risks (e.g., structural integrity, regulatory compliance, maintenance backlog) and propose mitigation strategies.

* Reporting:
Prepare detailed, client-ready reports and presentations that synthesize complex technical data into clear, decision-ready recommendations.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or related), Architecture, or a similar technical field (advanced degree preferred).

* 10+ years of experience in engineering, design, construction, maintenance, or operations of transportation and logistics infrastructure assets.

* Proven expertise in assessing the technical and operational performance of assets such as ports, rail networks, highways, airports, or warehousing facilities.

* Experience conducting operational and technical due diligence for infrastructure investments, including on-site evaluations.

* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering data, blueprints, and operational metrics.

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including investors and financial professionals.

* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for on-site assessments and client meetings as required.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Managing Director and Head of the INFRA North America Transportation and Logistics Practice.

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