Engagement Director - Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Title: Engagement Director - Infrastructure & Capital Projects

Location: New York United States

Job Description:

Description

Engagement Manager/Director - Infrastructure & Capital Projects (INFRA)

• Location: Hybrid. US Office and Remote
• Travel: Moderate Travel - Client jobsites and project offices
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Immigration Status: Right to work in US required. US Citizenship preferred

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 12,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

To support our expansion, we are seeking a Director to join our Renewables, Power & Energy Infrastructure team. This role is ideal for an experienced consultant or project leader looking to step into a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment where impact is immediate and career growth is a given.

How you will contribute

Lead cross-functional teams of 3-5 professionals in diagnosing solving a client's most critical and time sensitive problems. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of client engagements-from initial hypothesis testing to solution selection and transformative implementation-while acting as a primary mentor and thought partner to client business/process owners and internal client stakeholders.

• Leading Project Teams: Coordinate diverse consultants to ensure efficient execution. Example: Overseeing a manufacturing client's operational cost reduction from data gathering to milestone delivery.
• Managing Client Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact; manage expectations and adapt project scopes to ensure long-term partnerships and repeat business.
• Identifying Needs & Designing Solutions: Conduct stakeholder workshops to identify hurdles; design pragmatic solutions such as strategic planning or digital transformations (e.g., improving patient care for healthcare clients).
• Implementation & Financial Oversight: Oversee the integration of new processes within budget and timeline. Manage project expenditures and provide transparent financial reporting to clients and A&M leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required, Advanced Degree providing a foundation in business principles and leadership highly desirable.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience (combination of industry and professional service) with a proven track record in project management and high-pressure client service.
• Quantitative & Analytical Mastery: Ability to derive actionable insights from large datasets using Excel, statistical software, and visualization tools.
• Communication: Skill in making technical information accessible to non-technical stakeholders through persuasive presentations and facilitate workshops.
• Leadership & Adaptability: Ability to mentor team members, navigate complex team dynamics, and pivot strategies in unpredictable environments.
• Technical: Proficiency in MSOffice (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) required. Skills in AI platforms desired.

Work Environment & Career Path

• The Environment: A fast-paced, high-pressure setting requiring resilience and frequent travel to client sites. This is balanced by a culture of inclusive apprenticeship and collaborative team dynamics involving data scientists and industry experts.
• Growth Path: Starting by leading core project teams, successful EMs progress to Senior Engagement Manager, overseeing larger, more complex global strategies and internal operational leadership.

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings' fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

Click here for more information regarding A&M's benefits programs.

The salary range is $130,000 - $215,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.  Please ask your recruiter for details.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

Unsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters

Please note that as per A&M policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that A&M will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.