Sr. Director, Infrastructure Funding

The Infrastructure Funding role guides clients and members of the funding team through the grant acquisition processes and ensures external funding is secured in support of client capital initiatives. This role is self-directed and responsible for advancing funding programs with little oversight. This role is responsible for relationship building with clients and achieving strong partnerships with the Client Service Manager (CSM) and Client Service Team (CST).

The Infrastructure Funding role develops client relationships with key clients and guides and supports the team of practitioners to securing funding for key projects. The role will collaborate with senior management and external partners to support growth and client satisfaction.

• Utilizes advanced understanding of various state and federal funding sources and programs, including relationships with key members of state and federal funding agencies.
• Seeks to understand the scope of client projects to identify the best strategy for securing funding
• Completes applications and documentation to securing funding, based on application requirements. /li
• Directs others to complete tasks and assignments associated with the application and securing of infrastructure funding options.
• Develops key partnerships with CSMs and CSTs
• Develops unique and personal relationships with key individuals within client organizations.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.
• Create guidelines, processes, and procedures for the strategic funding area
• Provide strategic oversight and leadership in the execution of infrastructure funding.
• Offer exceptional client services, communicating with partners, and stakeholders.
• Manage subcontracts and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead client relations, competitor analysis, and strategic thinking to providea broad understanding of the organization and strategic funding needs
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing team by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of engagement, growth, and accountability.
• Oversee workload planning, performance management, and team operations to align resources with business objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Flexibility to adapt and execute various additional assignments based on evolving needs.

• Exceptional strategic thinking and managerial skills, with a deep understanding of funding dynamics at various governmental levels.
• Advanced understanding of market dynamics, competitor analysis, client relations, and the ability to use these insights to enhance strategic funding operations.
• Strong proficiency in risk assessment and mitigation related to strategic funding.
• Strong ability to make crucial decisions to meet the project objectives and manage allocated resources.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team of managers and individual contributors.
• Extensive business acumen with a comprehensive understanding of the overall organization and assigned functional area.
• Ability to leverage federal and state funding programs, connections, to advance client projects---reword-how to market and advance projects

• Typically requiresaminimum of15years of Strategic Fundingor related experience.
• Prior experience in securing external funding for infrastructure and private sector projects.
• Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role is required.

• Abachelor’sdegree in engineering,economics,orbusinessmanagement, or related field or equivalent experience is required.

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

Location A: $159,000 - $238,000

Location B: $175,000 - $262,000

Location C: $191,000 - $285,000

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.

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