Infrastructure Advisory - Senior at KPMG

Position Summary 

This role is geared for those with in-depth experience in construction / infrastructure project management and/or transaction advisory from business case development and feasibility studies, through construction procurement, project financing and project delivery.

This individual will be part of the Infrastructure team supporting in the delivery of high-quality services to top tier public and private sector clients by bringing his / her advisory expertise to the team. He / she will be responsible for assisting with delivery on major capital / infrastructure projects, including those for government, private sector and development partners. Infrastructure sub-sectors include transport, mining, power and utilities, oil and gas, construction, real estate and social infrastructure.

Key roles and responsibilities

This individual will assist the leadership team in day-to-day engagement management on specific projects and will:

1. Assist the Managers, Directors and Partners in delivering services to our various clients in the transport and infrastructure space.
2. Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to junior team members.
3. Review the work of junior members of the team and provide training where necessary.
4. Develop and present client materials including status reports, project reports and presentations.
5. Actively participate in the hands-on delivery of projects and programmes which may include programme. design and development; benefits and quality management; stakeholder management; portfolio management; programme and project planning including milestone management; and risk and issue management.
6. Preparation of proposals to target clients and support in business development efforts.
7. Maintain relationships with key client contacts.

 
Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate has:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in a business-related course from a reputable university.
2. Project feasibility, options, procurement, appraisal and / or project structuring experience. 
3. 4-6 years of experience in corporate finance / transaction services and / or infrastructure project management.
4. Strong interest in large complex projects, Public Private Partnerships (PPP), infrastructure, government, construction and engineering.
5. Experience building project financial models.
6. Experience drafting business plans and feasibility studies.
7. Be a team player, capable of coaching and developing infrastructure staff.
8. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
9. Good interpersonal and client relationship skills.
10. Strong report writing skills.
11. Strong Microsoft Excel / data analysis and manipulation skills.
12. Strong written and verbal business communication skills.
13. Proven ability to multi-task and ensure effective delivery of competing priorities to meet targets and objectives.