Job Description

A Future with purpose

At Arup we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world\'s most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We\xe2\x80\x99re a thriving and growing organization which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

The Opportunity

Due Diligence Reviews and Technical Advisory for Major Infrastructure Projects:

• Assist in technical and commercial due diligence reviews across different sectors: transportation, energy, telecom, water, etc.
• Analyze risks including cost, schedule, design, contracts, permitting and environmental and social impact.
• Request and manage relevant project information: market studies, financial and economic plans, and legal framework and contextual issues.
• Interact with other consultants, internally and externally, for business planning, financial advisory, and due diligence assignments.
• Prepare analyses, draw conclusions, make recommendations, and coordinate/manage relevant project inputs from other consultants.

Financial and Procurement Advisory:

• Conduct business planning, economic, contractual, and/or financial analysis as required.
• Coordinate work products and deliverables with senior financial, commercial, and technical specialists.
• Review and/or develop financial models, economic cost-benefit analyses, and feasibility analyses.
• Support the team providing financial and procurement advice to public agencies and bidding groups on P3 projects and project financing.

Cost Consulting:

• Prepare and maintain project design and construction schedules using a variety of scheduling software e.g., Primavera, MS Project plus interfaces with associated software e.g., @Risk, HCSS.
• Work with a team of professional estimators to extract cost, labor, material, and other resources to create resource-loaded schedules.
• Understand the estimates that form the basis of the work being scheduled.
• Present simplified, easy to visualize schedule roll ups for high level management reporting.
• Perform quantity take-offs.
• Develop high-level and detailed construction cost estimates.

Operations and Management Consulting:

• Assist in transforming business change in the built environment such as organizational development, training, organizational design, operating models, and behavior change.
• Develop operational concepts and models.
• Use behavioral science for work including human integration, work environment assessments.
• Contribute to business process re-engineering and process improvement projects.

General:

• Respond to RFP\xe2\x80\x99s and prepare proposals.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to satisfy client needs and goals.
• Conduct market research across different infrastructure sectors and present findings to leadership.

Is this role right for you?

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for graduates who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective \xe2\x80\x93 in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients \xe2\x80\x93 we\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, Organizational Psychology, Computer Science, Logistics or similar with coursework in engineering, economics, business and/or applied math/sciences where relevant,
• Completion of at least one relevant internship while pursuing the above degree(s).
• Strong interest in infrastructure project development, delivery and/or operations.
• Knowledge of basic business and operational concepts.
• Strong quantitative skills with good knowledge of MS Excel.
• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• The ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work and exceptional organization skills required for our constantly evolving environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working.
• Presentation skills with colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Analytical mindset and/or Strategic thinker.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Preferred:

• Master\'s degree Construction Management, Economics, Business or Finance, Organizational Psychology, Computer Science, Logistics or similar.
• Bilingual in French and English (written and oral communications)
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques.
• Flexibility and Out-of-the-Box innovative thinking.

Also:

• Additional relevant work or internship experience with a contractor, design firm, or cost consulting firm.
• Relevant experience across a variety of project types in both infrastructure and buildings e.g., rail, bridges, tunnels, large office/mixed use etc.
• Working understanding of project development process and project finance.
• Coursework in construction economics or construction management.
• FE/EIT Certification, CCT/CST, LEED.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation, Revit, Primavera 6, Excel Financial Modeling techniques, VBA. Programming languages also a plus.

Our team\xe2\x80\x99s notable projects

Due Diligence and Technical Advisory:

• Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) 11GW renewable energy portfolio
• Technical Advisor on more than $300 billion of M&A and P3 projects globally, since 2008
• Advising major pension funds on the acquisition of a stake in Mexican infrastructure concession company IDEAL

Financial and Procurement Advisory:

• City of Long Beach Civic Center P3
• Potrero Bus Yard Modernization P3
• MBTA Commuter Rail Transformation

Cost Consulting:

• Second Avenue Subway
• Fulton Street Transit Center
• JetBlue Airway\xe2\x80\x99s Terminal 5 at JFK Airport
• Renovation of Lincoln Center

Operations and Management Consulting:

• Delta Airline Operational Readiness (LGA & LAX)
• Caltrain Organizational Review
• DC Water Strategy

What we offer you

When you start your career with Arup, you will have the opportunity to deliver high quality valuable work for our clients. Our inclusive and diverse work environment will allow you to thrive and build your technical, project management and business development skills needed to be successful in our firm. As a Graduate you have the opportunity to attend our Graduate Experience Program giving you the opportunity to meet your peers across the region and learn about our people, projects, and clients through panel discussions, design activities, and networking events.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future. Arup\xe2\x80\x99s percentage match increases with time at the firm.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Different people, shared values

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture \xe2\x80\x93 from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability \xe2\x80\x93 we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at .

Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at .

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