AVP, Rail & Transit Commercial Advisory

Steer • New York, NY

22d • $120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

At Steer North America, we help shape the future of mobility, cities, and infrastructure. Our work supports more connected, sustainable, and accessible transportation systems that improve how people live, work, and travel.
Steer is an employee-owned international consultancy specializing in transportation and infrastructure. We combine global expertise with local insight to help public and private sector clients tackle complex mobility challenges and make better decisions about how people and goods move.
Our teams advise governments, transit agencies, airports, infrastructure investors, and private mobility operators across strategy, advisory, planning, and operations. From major transit investments to airport development and emerging mobility solutions, our work influences transportation systems relied on by millions.
What defines Steer is our people — curious thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, and changemakers who care about the communities we serve. Joining Steer means working on meaningful projects, contributing ideas that matter, and building a career with real impact.
We are seeking an experienced professional to add capacity and expertise to our Rail & Transit practice. This role will help to grow our Commercial Advisory service offering which covers: O&M cost modelling, Business planning/modelling, Ancillary Revenue Forecasting, Preparation and Due Diligence of financial models, P3 advisory, structuring and delivery across public and private sector clients alike.
Working as part of our Rail and Transit team, this role will be responsible for delivering complex transportation and rail projects and business development.
The preferred candidate will have strong technical skills in Commercial Advisory, especially within the rail and transit sector. Experience and abilities that expand the variety of our services are considered beneficial as well.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the transportation industry with an emphasis on the commercial aspects of rail and transit delivery, preferably including private sector participation in delivery.
• Technical background in relevant areas. Examples include, but are not limited to, business case/strategic case development, procurement/bid support to deliver rail and transit services, funding/financing strategies.
• Demonstrated success in growing commercial advisory services, working directly with clients and senior decision-makers and leading projects that tackle complex transportation and rail challenges.
• Proven ability to Project Manage complex transportation and rail projects and work directly with a range of clients and senior decision-makers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a consultancy environment delivering similar services is preferred.
• Current network of clients and clear identification of opportunities and trends in the market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Task Lead/Project Manager/Project Director on portfolio of projects – focused on or including Commercial Advisory services (as defined above).
• Be responsible for project delivery and client management to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Leadership of project teams including providing on-the-job training and technical review role for delegated tasks.
• Effectively manage risk adhering to company policies and procedures
• Ability to see the bigger picture and understand client objectives but also be able to carry out detailed reviews and pick up delivery tasks when needed.
• Grow the Commercial Advisory portfolio, pro-actively promoting and marketing Steer’s Commercial Advisory services to existing and new clients.
• Work directly with senior decision-makers in the Rail & Transit team to develop and grow the Commercial Advisory Service offering.
• Develop long-term relationships with key clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts, including pre-positioning, proposal development, presentations, and negotiations.
• Represent the organization externally, promoting its values and capabilities in the marketplace.
• Develop and mentor staff, focusing on technical skill development, career development, and performance management.
• Contribute to Commercial Advisory services capability development and knowledge sharing across Steer.
• Provide leadership and support to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing work environment.
• Cross sell services across the Steer Group portfolio.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 3% 401(k)/RRSP contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous paid time off including vacation, public holidays, sick time, and volunteering days- up to 44 days (US) and 47 days (Canada) annually
• Group Share Incentive Plan, providing employees with the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the firm
• Commuter benefits (US)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed