Transactions Manager

About the Position

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic, and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. We are currently seeking a Transactions Manager to join our Infrastructure Advisory team in Markham, ON, CA. This role will manage technical due diligence engagements for multiple types of assets, including conventional generation, oil & gas, transmission, water, and/or renewable energy projects on behalf of lenders and investors.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a solid working knowledge of conventional generation, oil & gas, transmission, water, and/or renewable energy technologies including battery energy storage.
• Leverages experience with plant engineering and design, inspections, outage assessment, plant and portfolio budget processes, equipment condition assessment, capital project assessments, reliability/availability assessments, conducting field observations, performance assessments, and/or financial analysis and models.
• Establishes working relationships with team members and management from within the client’s organization.
• Utilizes specialized knowledge to produce moderately complex work products and reports for engagements.
• Develops applicable knowledge bases by using best practices to redefine tools and techniques.
• Outlines specific performance measures, targets, and goals to articulate the business case for realized efficiencies or added value.
• Implements project management capabilities on assigned engagements, including managing client expectations, sub-task delegation and work stream resourcing, and risk project management.
• Demonstrates high-quality project execution, including deliverable quality control, scope assessment/feasibility, and issue resolution; contributes to quality review on own engagement.
• Anticipates challenges, and implements strategies to minimize issues, leveraging team members' skills and expertise as appropriate.
• Builds onto existing tools and capabilities for project delivery, including project artifacts, tools, or processes.
• Analyzes, develops, presents, and defends conclusions, recommendations, and implementation plans; translates analyses into written reports and presentations to clients.
• Transfers knowledge, capabilities, and skills to improve others’ knowledge and skill levels.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience.
  • 7+ years experience in a business/consulting environment.
  • All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in engineering, business, and/or consulting environment within the energy and utility sector with experience in at least one of the following areas: Electric/Power, Natural Gas, Water, Renewable Energy Technologies, Conventional Generation, Transmission, Independent or Lender Engineer.
  • Plant experience including engineering design, inspections, outage assessments, budget process, equipment assessments, capital project assessment, reliability/availability assessments, field observations, and/or performance assessments.
  • Financial analysis and modeling.
  • An engineering degree or other technical degree, as well as financial, economic, or MBA degrees will be considered with relevant experience and qualifications.
  • General working knowledge of complete transaction engagements and due diligence lifecycle.
  • Business development capability.
  • Advanced technical or industry knowledge, including power generation experience (e.g. plant operations, engineering, consulting, and/or management).
  • Solid working knowledge of conventional generation, oil & gas, transmission, water, and/or renewable energy technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate.
  • Ability to utilize and operate multiple software packages.
  • Ability to manage engagements and work streams from initiation to completion.

We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits that start day 1.
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments.
• Opportunity to work on multiple concurrent projects at a given time.
• Professional development opportunities.

About the Company

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident, and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs, and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.