Executive Advisor- Infrastructure Economics & Strategy

Executive Advisor
- Infrastructure Economics & Strategy

Job Description

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. We pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working with our business to drive change. We’ll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life.

Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you’ll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

We are seeking an Executive Advisor – Infrastructure Economics & Strategy to strengthen GHD Advisory’s market presence and deliver high-value strategic insights to clients. This role is pivotal in shaping infrastructure investment decisions, advising on economic frameworks, and guiding clients through complex commercial and strategic challenges.

You will work closely with senior executives and client leadership teams to provide board-level advisory services
, leveraging deep expertise in economics, market trends, and strategic planning. This position can be based at any GHD office across the US. This role is pivotal in shaping infrastructure investment decisions, advising on economic frameworks, and guiding clients through complex commercial and strategic challenges.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead. We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways. We’re looking for someone who thrives on fresh thinking, understands global infrastructure trends, and can translate complex economic and strategic concepts into actionable solutions for clients. As part of a truly global team, you’ll lead engagements that influence major investment decisions and policy directions.

Our Hybrid Work Model
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Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

• Strategic Advisory:
  Lead high-level economic and strategy engagements for infrastructure clients, including market entry, investment prioritization, and commercial structuring.
• Client Leadership:
  Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and board-level stakeholders, providing insights that shape long-term business and policy decisions.
• Thought Leadership:
  Represent GHD in industry forums, publish insights on infrastructure economics and strategy, and contribute to shaping market discourse.
• Market Development:
  Drive growth by identifying emerging trends, building strategic partnerships, and expanding GHD Advisory’s footprint in key sectors.
• Commercial Strategy:
  Oversee development of business cases, economic impact assessments, and strategic options analysis for major projects.
• Capability Building:
  Mentor senior consultants and contribute to building organizational expertise in economics and strategy.
• Key Account Management:
  Maintain and grow relationships with top-tier clients, ensuring delivery of exceptional value and repeat engagements.
• Corporate Social Responsibility/Integrity:
  Manage the provision of a strategic corporate social responsibility policy and services.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Identify and manage stakeholders up to and including top management level, developing stakeholder engagement plans to support communication of business information and decisions.
• Leadership and Direction:
  Set and communicate the strategy and actions needed to achieve the organization’s mission, vision, and values; inspire a large or diverse workforce to commit to these tenets.
• Performance Management:
  Monitor and report on the performance of the function; set objectives and ensure achievement of annual business goals.
• Business Planning:
  Lead the development of annual and longer-term business plans for a significant function or small local business, including budgets and KPIs; ensure cross-organization alignment.
• Strategy Formation and Implementation:
  Develop and implement strategy for a significant area of…