Project Advisor, Alternative Delivery

RK&K is seeking an Alternate Delivery Project Advisor to expand our Alternative Delivery Advisory Services. This is a client-facing position responsible for assisting federal, state, and local clients deliver transportation infrastructure projects in an innovative, cost, and schedule efficient manner using alternative delivery procurement types. This position includes significant potential for professional growth and leadership through expansion of RK&K's Alternative Delivery Advisory Services with existing clients and new markets nationally. This position can be based anywhere within RK&K's footprint.

Essential Functions

• Develop standardized and project specific RFP documents for infrastructure projects ranging in size from $1M to $1B across RK&K's national footprint.
• Perform project and program-based risk analysis and mitigation development for all phases of project development and delivery.
• Analyze project funding, financial, and grant potential, including working knowledge of VFM analysis, and provide recommendations.
• Provide analysis, market research, and recommendation of procurement type selection and procurement procedures.
• Engage, facilitate communication, and negotiate project terms with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate the RFP in-market period on behalf of clients including industry engagement; pre-proposal meetings; RFI responses; facilitation of one-on-one meetings; alternative technical concept reviews; and evaluation of qualifications, technical, and price proposals
• Develop and manage project schedules, staffing, and budgets
• Maintain and grow long-term client relationships with Owners, Consultants, and Contractors across RK&K's footprint.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of transportation or public infrastructure design or delivery.
• Bachelor's degree or better in a related field including engineering, business management, law, or finance including applicable professional registrations.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Client facing experience with Federal, State, or local infrastructure agencies.
• Proven communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills with a diverse team of internal and external legal, financial, and technical professionals.
• Leading and documenting effective and efficient team meetings including project execution across multiple office locations.
• Proficient in project management software including integration of AI solutions.
• Skilled at breaking down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps.
• Experience with a variety of alternative delivery procurement methodologies including design-build, progressive design-build, CMAR, CMGC, and P3.
• Full time. Location is flexible within RK&K's footprint, including potential hybrid work environment.
• Occasional, short-term project-based travel required.

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required

What We Offer
RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much Much more!
  
  

Why RK&K?
As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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